circa 1875, serial number 18779 stamped in three places under the frame, 8779 stamped on cylinder and barrel, inspectors "C" stamp on trigger guard and butt strap, inspectors "C" and "P" stamps under 7-1/2 in barrel and on side of cylinder, top of barrel stamped "+COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.+", blade font sight, "V" notch rear sight, cylinder gate marked "884", left side of frame stamped with two line "PAT SEPT 19 1871, PAT JULY 2 1872" next to "U.S." stamp, walnut grips with "5" over "B" stamp to upper left side, 13-1/4 in. overall
Provenance: Private Chicago, Illinois Collection
Note: A.P. Casey marked Colts are U.S. military-inspected Single Action Army (SAA) revolvers, particularly from the mid-1870s, identifiable by the inspector's small "C" mark stamped on various parts of the firearm, such as the trigger guard, cylinder, and back strap. These marks indicate the revolver passed through Ordnance Sub-Inspector A.P. Casey's inspection process, and the guns are often found in specific serial number ranges associated with U.S. Cavalry issues and are highly collectible.
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Private Chicago, Illinois Collection
mellow dark patina to cylinder and barrel, frame with gray patina, possible evidence of barrel being cut down at some point then restored or lengthened near the ejector, pitting on the ejector housing, some abrasions on cylinder, abrasions to grip, worn down grip edges, pitting to the right side of trigger guard, trigger, hammer, and cylinder all seem to function with appropriate indexing, good condition considering age and use
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