Colt ~ Artillery Model SAA ~ .45 Long Colt

This Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army revolver is chambered in .45 Long Colt. This revolver was originally manufactured in 1887 as a David F. Clark inspected U.S. issued Cavalry Model with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, and was later refurbished by Colt and fitted with a 5 1/2 inch barrel as an Artillery Model. The barrel has the one-line Colt Hartford address on top. The frame has the three-line patent date markings on the left followed by "U.S". David F. Clark's "D.F.C" inspection initials are marked above the serial number on bottom of the frame. Rinaldo A. Carr's "R.A.C" inspection initials are located on the bottom of the barrel, rear of the cylinder, and the butts of the grip. "1903" date above a bordered script "RAC" cartouche on the right side of the grip. As is common on these Artillery Model revolvers, mixed serial numbers are marked on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap; unnumbered cylinder and barrel. Assembly number "864" on the loading gate. Pistol only; No box, No extras.