Martially Marked Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver,

Martially Marked Colt Single Action Cavalry Revolver,
1875.
Serial number 17553, .45 Colt caliber; barrel marked on the top 'COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.'; round ejector rod head; frame marked 'PAT.SEPT.19.1871/PAT.JULY.12.1872' and 'U.S.'; ordnance sub-inspector mark 'J' on the barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap; underside of barrel marked with 'P' proof mark, cylinder also marked 'P'; walnut grip with A.P. Casey cartouche on the left side; all matching serial numbers including on the frame, trigger guard, barrel beneath the ejector housing, cylinder, and butt. Barrel lg. 7 1/2, overall lg. 13 in. **Antique firearms are sold as collector's items only. We do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any firearm. Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser.** Condition: Good overall condition, metal toned to gray/gray brown, grips have scattered dings and dents, bore is mostly bright with some light pitting but strong rifling, action functions properly.
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