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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD
Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver
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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver, #272501, .45 Colt CF cal., 4.75'' round barrel, right-side ejector and standard sights, marked with maker's name and Hartford address in two lines on top and ''45 Colt.'' at left side; fluted round 6-shot cylinder; solid frame has right-side loading gate (batch marked ''1271''), two-line 1871-72-75 patent dates and encircled ''Rampant Colt'' logo to left side; steel grip straps with two-piece plain ivory grips. Mfg'd ca. 1905, originally with blued barrel, cylinder and gripstraps, case hardened frame and hammer. Condition is fine. Barrel, ejector rod, cylinder and trigger retain approx. 70% smooth blue, trigger guard retains most blue (missing in grip area), backstrap has 50% blue to top apron, frame and hammer with mottled case colors in protected areas (but generally silvered out). Grips have lovely color and lightest wear with minor age cracks at butt, no damage, fit well and appear original. Visible serials match; edges and markings are sharp; action is tight and crisp; bore is brilliant with sharp rifling. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (C&R)