Colt Single Action Army U.S. Artillery Model .45 Colt, 5.5 inch, R.A.C. Inspected, 1891 Antique Arsenal Rebuild
This Colt Single Action Army U.S. Artillery Model is an arsenal-rebuilt, Spanish-American War era revolver with a 5.5 inch barrel and blackpowder frame. It carries U.S. and R.A.C. inspection marks, features an early bullseye ejector head, and was manufactured in 1891 per serial, placing it squarely in the period of military rebuilds and reissue.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Colt Single Action Army U.S. Artillery Model revolver
This U.S. Artillery Model is an arsenal rebuild configured with a 5.5 inch barrel, single-action operation, and a 6-round .45 Colt cylinder. It retains the blackpowder frame with a screw-retained base pin and an early bullseye ejector head, consistent with Artillery-pattern features.
Military markings include a "U.S." stamp on the left side of the frame and R.A.C. inspector initials, denoting inspection by Rinaldo A. Carr. The barrel shows a one-line Hartford address, and the frame bears three-line patent dates. As typical of arsenal-reassembled Artillery revolvers, parts may show mismatched numbers.
Manufactured in 1891 per serial, this revolver is associated with Spanish-American War era rebuilds and reissue. Its status as an antique adds historical relevance alongside its documented military inspection and U.S. property marking.
Construction includes carbon steel for the barrel, frame/receiver, and cylinder, paired with smooth oil-finished walnut grips. Sights are fixed, with a blade front and a topstrap notch rear, matching the service-oriented configuration of the model.