United States, Late 19th century. - Lot 223

United States, Late 19th century. Rare and mythical Colt Revolver model 1873 Simple Action Army in short version called "Artillery model". Cal 41 COLT black powder. 6 shots. Serial no. 168622. Round 5 ½-inch (120 mm) rifled barrel with front sight, marked on two lines on top "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U. S. A." and on the left side "41 COLT. "and side extractor on right side. Hollow cylinder with 6 chambers. Good 2-line patent marking on left side of frame "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871" "JULY 2. 72. JAN. 19. 75." as well as the Colt "prancing horse" logo. The serial number "168622" is stamped three times, under the frame, on the trigger guard and under the stock. Original black checkered plastic stock plates stamped with the Colt "prancing horse" logo in relief. Functional single-action mechanism with two clear, play-free cocking notches. Clean barrel interior with good scratches. Complete. 26 cm (barrel 12 cm). (wear and age patina, barrel and grip frame re-bronzed, right grip plate damaged. good condition). First-generation Colt Single Action revolver, classified as CAT D2 of Decree No. 2018-542 of June 29, 2018, free to acquire and hold. Serial no. "192000" sets the CAT D2 classification limit. Colt frontière SAA calibre 41 N°168622 Category D.