COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 92990. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-13/16” bbl, with professionally relocated front sight, 1-line block letter address. Frame has 3-line patent dates with engraving over the “US” and it has “DFC” inspector initials on bottom by serial number and on bottom of bbl with “G” inspector initial on trigger guard & buttstrap. Engraving is probably by Wolf & Klar Hardware & Gun Store of Fort Worth, TX, or at least is reminiscent of their style of engraving. Wolf & Klar is an old Texas firm and employed engravers & jewelers in the Fort Worth area to embellish firearms, make fancy silver & ivory grips, along with knives & “men’s” jewelry. It has 2-pc pearl grips with deep relief carved ox head on right side that is probably a factory product. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including bbl & cylinder. This is probably a cavalry model Colt prior to being altered, which was a common occurrence in early 1900’s. It retains about 80% strong nickel finish with wear at muzzle and around forcing cone & front area of frame. Trigger guard & backstrap are mostly gray patina. Upper half of backstrap & sheltered areas of trigger guard retain strong nickel. Grips are beautiful with a couple of chips in each side but show strong age patina with great fire & color. Inside left grip has repaired pressure cracks. Hammer notches or the sear tip appear to be damaged as the hammer will not hold in safety notch or half cock notch and can be pushed from full cock. Strong bore with fine pitting. 4-32649 JR479 (3,000-4,500)
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