#8111, cal. .45 Colt, the 5.5″ barrel has a good bore with minor corrosion. This revolver was built in 1874 for the US Cavalry and rebuilt for the US Army circa 1900. As is common on these the parts do not have matching numbers. The barrel has no number but does have the “R. A. C.” military inspector’s stamp applied to these rebuilt revolvers with new replacement barrels. The trigger guard has no number but does have a single “K” military inspector’s stamp. The backstrap is numbered 37135 with no inspector’s stamp visible, the one-piece walnut grip is stamped “R. A. C.” on the butt. The cylinder has no visible number and is marked “R. A. C.” on the rear. The barrel address, patent markings and “U. S.” on the frame are in excellent condition. The metal retains over 85% finish with strong case colors on the frame and hammer. The grip is in fine condition with two small chips at the toe on the right side. The half-cock notch on the hammer is worn, otherwise the mechanism functions well and the cylinder locks up tightly.
This is an antique revolver and will transfer with no Federal restrictions. RR Auction COA.
