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COLT US MARKED ARTILLERY MODEL SAA REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
COLT US MARKED ARTILLERY MODEL SAA REVOLVER.
Cal. 45 Colt. S# 13782. Bbl. shortened to 5 1/2" w/ "P" inspection mark. Black powder frame has "U.S." mark on left side. 6 Shot fluted cyl. has "K" inspection mark on rear face. Loading gate has assembly number "1101". Trigger guard is numbered "132366" over "K" inspection mark. Backstrap is numbered "91907" over "G" inspection mark. 1 Piece walnut grip, left panel has 1903 date over partially visible "JWC" cartouche. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70% lightly faded blue showing scratches & spots of finish loss w/ pitting near muzzle. Ejector housing retains 50% blue w/ area of flaking showing light pitting. Frame has faded to a mottled gray. Trigger guard retains 40% blue finish in forward areas. Back strap retains some blue in protected areas w// balance fading to a mottled gray brown. Sanded & refinished grips show scattered sm. dents & handling marks. Bore has darkened appearance & retains sound rifling. (01-16794/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.