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Extraordinary Documented U.S. Henry Nettleton Inspected Colt Cavalry Model
Single Action Army Revolver with John Kopec Gold Seal Letter - Serial no. 48403,
45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. This
highly desirable U.S. Colt Single Action Cavalry Model revolver was manufactured in
1878. This revolver is one of 3,000 Colt Single Action revolvers inspected by Ordnance
Sub-Inspector Henry Nettleton and Ordnance Inspector Captain John E. Greer. Colt Single
Action revolvers that bear the “HN” sub-inspection mark of Henry Nettleton are some
of the most collectible of all U.S. contract Single Action revolvers. This high condition
example is well deserving of the finest private or public collection.
