COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 47564. Cal 45LC. 7-1/2” rnd bbl. Standard markings on frame and bbl. This revolver was manufactured in 1878 but no factory letter accompanies it. A letter from John Kopec gives interesting information on this revolver. It was one of 800 revolvers refurbished at the Colt factory for the state of New York. It was returned to the state on October 11th, 1895, along with SN 47684, which is the SN on the cyl of this gun. The revolver was originally inspected by Henry Nettleton and his initials appear on most of the parts including the fire blue hammer. Lanyard ring in the butt was probably installed by a New York militia armorer. Ejector rod head is a replacement, probably during the factory refurbish. Kopec notes that the fire blue finish on the hammer is correct for the long style knurling. Traces of the inspector cartouches remain on the grips. CONDITION: Retains 40% of the 1895 refurbish blue and casehardening. Grips are smooth with a few dents and scratches. Mechanically crisp. 4-30982 JL85 (8,500-11,500)
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