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Colt Single Action Army U.S. Military marked [127149]

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Colt Single Action Army U.S. Military marked  [127149]
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This is a nickel plated Colt SAA, S/N 12314 made in 1874, chambered in .45 colt. This Colt revolver is at the original length of 5 1/2 in., all numbers matching, black powder frame, two date patent cartouche, single line Colt address on the barrel, U.S. stamp on the left frame near patent dates, bullseye ejector rod, screws appear original to the gun, two-piece replacement grips of maple, 688 assembly number on the loading gate (which would be correct), late date nickel plated in excellent condition. The barrel address is: "+Colt 's Pat. A. Mfg. Cs. Hartford, Ct. U.S.A.+" partially buffed out. A bright bore with a perfect-time action. A John Kopec letter is included; historians will know John Kopec as the authority on Colt military arms.

He states:" This revolver was manufactured during 1874 and ordinance sub-inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. His initial "A" may be faintly observed on the trigger-guard of this example. . .We believe that most of these brand-new Cavalry revolvers were then nickel-plated to distinguish them from the standard Government Issued blue and case-colored examples. These nickeled revolvers were distributed throughout the entire country and into Mexico. These nickeled revolvers are today found in the lower 12,000 thru the lower 14,000 serial range, and several examples remain in collections today in "near new" condition. See: "A study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver"... Our subject revolver #12314 has been modified throughout the years and now displays a newly applied re-nickeled finish. Several other characteristics which were observed during our examination include;
1. This revolver has sustained moderate buffing throughout. Rounded screw holes and edges were observed throughout this example.
2. The cylinder is a later replacement. (No bevel at the leading edge).
3. The barrel (original) has been shortened to 5 1/2 in. and an oversized front sight fitted. A very faint "P" proof mark and "A" sub-inspector's letter were observed on this barrel.
4. The "script" barrel address remains very faint but correct.
5. The letters "U.S." and the patent dates found on this revolver's frame were found to be correct.
6. The grips are non-Colt manufactured replacements, with two stabilizer pins.
7. The revolver's hammer and ejector head were found to be correct.
8. A large punch-hole was observed on the cylinder over one of the chambers.
9. A hole was observed drilled through the trigger-guard strap. Purpose unknown. "

Please see photos for details. This gun is an antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm its mechanical integrity. Nor should this gun be fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique gun is at the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. No sales to New York City, New Jersey, California, or Hawaii.
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