SOLD - Rare Colt Single Action Cavalry Model - David Clark Inspected

Description

3/28/24 - This is a rare and desirable Colt Cavalry Single Action Army revolver from 1880. It is all matching and original with proper 7.5in barrel. It is David F. Clark (D.F.C.) inspected on multiple parts. David F. Clark. Clark inspected a total of 13,000 Single Action Army revolvers from eight different government contracts during his eight-year tenure at Colt from 1880 to 1887. The finish on the revolver is original but obviously worn. This example does have some original bluing left on the barrel though. The grips appear original to the gun and have a cartouche on each panel, though more visible on left panel. Timing and lockup appear to be sound. Matching numbers on frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and backstrap. DFC inspector markings on grip, barrel, and frame. Martially marked receiver. Excellent bore, especially for a Cavalry model from 1880. Strong rifling and shiny throughout. This is a great Indian Wars era gun, accepted by David F. Clark, and was in service for the last decade of serious Indian War service.