īound by the Rollin White patent ( #12,648, April 3, 1855) and not wanting to pay a royalty fee to Smith & Wesson, Colt could not begin development of bored-through revolver cylinders for metallic cartridge use until April 4, 1869. Cavalry, was 7 + 1⁄ 2 inches (with an overall length of 13 inches).
The original length of the barrel, issued to the U.S. The Colt SAA "Peacemaker" revolver is a famous piece of Americana. Its design has influenced the production of numerous other models from other companies. The revolver was popular with ranchers, lawmen, and outlaws alike, but as of the early 21st century, models are mostly bought by collectors and re-enactors. Colt has cancelled its production twice, but brought it back due to popular demand. Its overall appearance has remained consistent since 1873. The Colt SAA has been offered in over 30 different calibers and various barrel lengths. government service revolver trials of 1872 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company-today's Colt's Manufacturing Company-and was adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. The Colt Single Action Army, also known as the Single Action Army, SAA, Model P, Peacemaker and M1873, is a single-action hand gun with a revolving cylinder (a revolver) holding six metallic cartridges. Keywords Walter C.William Mason and Charles Brinckerhoff RichardsĬolt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing CompanyĢ.31 lbs (1.048 kg) (with 7 + 1⁄ 2″ barrel)ġ0.25″ (260 mm, with 4 + 3⁄ 4″ barrel) 11″ (279 mm, with 5 + 1⁄ 2″ barrel) and 13″ (330 mm, with 7 + 1⁄ 2″ barrel) Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.
The action functions properly, the shelter halfs and other gear are dirty, and the German spike helmet has some damage from age. Some very light spotting on the frame but overall in very good condition with good bore. Mihiel offensive, Meuse-Argonne, and fighting around the Toul sector. Note: Walter Berry was inducted into the army on February 26, 1918, at Hackensack, New Jersey. Provenance: By family descent to the consignor. BERRY./M.D./307 F.A./A.E.F.," a 78th Division painted Model 1917 helmet and liner, a German Model 1895 spiked helmet, leggings and leg wraps, two shelter halves, a history of the 307th field artillery, maps, 78th Division newspapers, and Berry's discharge paper. ARMY," with a two-tone magazine, holster, gas mask marked "WC BERRY/MD/307 FA," a medic armband, a folding writing wallet marked "W.C.
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45 caliber, serial number 292804, checkered walnut grips, Colt patent markings on the left side of the slide, marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the frame, right side of the slide marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. Berry, Medic in the 307th Field Artillery, 78th Division, c.
Auction: Sale #3361T - 3361T Location: Marlborough Date / Time: Ma12:00PM Description:Ĭolt 1911 Semiautomatic Pistol, Holster, Helmets, Gear, and Papers Identified to Walter C.