Colt Martially Marked Single-action Army Artillery Model

Description:

Colt Martially Marked Single-action Army Artillery Model, c. 1875, serial number 18430 (not matching),.45 caliber, walnut grips with a light cartouche, marked on the left side of the frame "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871./JULY 2-72.," with a "U.S.," and on the top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.," barrel lg. 5 1/2, overall lg. 11 in.

Provenance: The collection of David F. Post.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Gun was rebuilt and does not have matching serial numbers, bore is good with some very light pits in the groves, and the gun functions properly.


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