Original Colt Model 1873
First Generation Single Action Army/Cavalry Revolver Caliber .45 with 7.5 inch barrel.  Rare Inspector.

 SN 121111 Model 1873 dated/manufactured 1887.

 Inspected by David F. Clark with Capt. John G. Butler sub-inspector.  Inspectors and serial number are appropriate to this model and year of this Colt.

Left side of grip has the inspector initials “JGB” for Capt. John G. Butler and the date “1887”. Right side has the “DFC” cartouche. Capt. Butler’s cartouche is the only one of all inspectors whose initials were not enclosed in a circle or rectangle. Capt. Butler inspected only a very few  Colts, about 2,000, in the 11th Contract.

Wood grips retain proper wood-to-metal fit and appears to have original varnish which is in tact.  Three mysterious notches are visible on one of the grips.  Date and inspectors' marks (DFC and WGB) are clearly visible.

Serial Number 121111 is consistent throughout this revolver with one exception on the loading gate which shows 1139 which is correct.

Inspector's mark (DFC) appears on all major components of this Colt.  Crisp excellent mechanical condition.   Sharp crisp barrel address.  Patent dates and U.S. stamp retains 30 to 40 percent blue, with finish fading.  Retains frame case colors in protected areas but starting to fade.  Most screw heads are in excellent condition.

 This Colt is untouched and in as-found condition.  It is a superior Colt Cavalry Model 1873 Single Action Revolver and probably used very little.

$12,000.00
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