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COLT 1ST GEN. BLACK POWDER FRAME ENGRAVED SAA

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
COLT 1ST GEN. BLACK POWDER FRAME ENGRAVED SAA

REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 158139. Wonderfully upgraded revolver w/ full coverage hand engraving & added nickel finish. Well executed vine type foliate scroll relief engraving w/ coverage that includes the bbl., ejector housing, frame, cyl., back strap, trigger guard bow & front grip strap. Bbl. 5 1/2" replacement w/ left side marking "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45" as used 1929-1940. Right side marked "COLT'S MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. USA". 6 Shot fluted cyl. Black powder frame w/ 2 line patent address on left side. Frame, trigger guard & back strap have matching numbers. Bbl. & cyl. are unnumbered. 2 Piece pearl grips. 1895 Mfg. CONDITION: revolver retains 99% added nickel finish. Protected areas have a light violet hued tarnish that projects a pleasing antique appearance. Very good pearl grips show sm. chips at corners of left panel. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (01-19846/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.