Colt Model 1873 Custer 7th U.S. Cavalry Army (single-action)

Some of these revolvers were bought by General George Armstrong Custers 7th Cavalry Regiment. The frame is marked “U.S.” and the name of the 7th Cavalry regiment has been engraved into the back of the grip. The serial numbers reach to 25.000 approximately. In 1996 one of these revolvers (in a very good state) was sold in an auction for almost $21.000.

Colt discontinued the production of the Colt Model 1873 Custer 7th U.S. Cavalry Army in many occasions. It was produced within 1899 to 1940, since 1956 to 1975 and since 1977 to the present time.

An authentic replica is produced by The American Cimarron Firearms Company (with the proof and regiment details). Also Hege Uberti builds very nice replicas of this antique gun.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Calibre : .45

Catridge capacity: 6 shoot

Operation : single-action

Firing system : centre-fire

Breach-loading :N/A

Length : 330 mm (13″)

Barrel length : 191 mm (7.5″)

Weight : 1050 g (37 oz.)

Grip : walnut, in one piece

Sight: fixed

Safety: half-cock hammer

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