COLT DFC CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Cal. 45. S# 120041. This is a complete original U.S. contract Colt Cavalry SAA manufactured 1887 and sub-inspected by David F. Clark as noted by his "DFC" initials stamped on barrel, frame, cylinder, and bottom of left grip. His DFC cartouche on right grip is visible in outline only. The left grip cartouche of John G. Butler is not visible, only portion of 1887 remains; Butler inspected the last 2000 guns contracted with David Clark principal sub-inspector. Standard configuration, 7.5" barrel, 1-line Hartford address, 3-line patent and "US" on left side of frame. Additional "P" proofs on barrel & cylinder. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching and complete, traces of blue in protected areas of barrel and ejector housing, good S# & inspector markings in metal. Grips are well fit with heavy edge wear, and as noted only portion of 1887 visible on left grip and DFC cartouche visible in outline only. Mechanics are fine, good rifled bore. (01-30034/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.