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The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”
The underside of the barrel is stamped with a “P” proof mark and the “H.N.” sub-inspection
mark. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt “three-date/three-line” patent
markings. The patent markings are followed by the “US” property mark; the property mark
on this revolver is typical of Nettleton-inspected Single Action Army revolvers and does not
have periods after the “U” and “S” and has the upset marks that indicate the property mark was
stamped on a casehardened frame. Additional “HN” sub-inspector marks appear on the frame,
trigger guard, cylinder, back strap, and bottom of grip. Another “P” proof mark is stamped on
the cylinder. Matching full or partial serial numbers are found on the frame, trigger guard,
back strap, and cylinder. The ejector rod housing was not removed in order to check barrel
number out of respect for the revolver’s condition, but without a doubt the barrel is original.
The left side of the grip is stamped with the date “1878” above the final inspection mark which
consists of the script initials “JEG” (John E. Greer) with an oval border. The lower right side of
the grip is stamped with the script sub-inspector initials “HN” in an oval.
CONDITION: Excellent plus as issued, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with minor edge
wear. 98% vivid original case colors remain on the frame and hammer with some fading on
the loading gate and recoil shield. The grip is also excellent with a few minor handing marks
and crisp date and cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This outstanding Henry Nettleton
inspected Colt Cavalry Model revolver will make a grand statement to any U.S. military
collection no matter how advanced.
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 85,000 - 150,000