EARLIEST DOCUMENTED 1875 CASEY INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY

ARMY REVOLVER.Cal. 45. S# 16413. This revolver was manufactured in 1875 is in the standard configuration of cavalry issued revolvers of the early Indian War era, 7.5" barrel with one-line slanted Hartford address with daggers. Frame is stamped along with two-line patent dates with small "U.S.". Small "C" inspection marks found on barrel, trigger guard, back strap, and cylinder, for principal sub inspector A.P. Casey. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1993 receipt from Douglas Carlson. CONDITION: good to very good overall, all matching & original, dark "as found" patina, markings all discernible, grips are worn with inset toe repairs, no hint of remaining inspector cartouches, heavy edge wear. Mechanics are fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Dave Berenson estate collection 1993. (01-29608/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.