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Colt Single Action Army .45 Colt SN: 126609

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Colt Single Action Army .45 Colt SN: 126609
Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .45 Colt caliber with a 5 1/2" barrel, factory engraved, re-nickel plated, pearl grips, shipped June 19, 1888. This black powder 1st generation was returned to the factory circa 1947-54 for re-barrel and refinish and shows extra assembly marks on the loading gate and on inside of straps. The vintage 1947-54 side addressed barrel and cylinder were engraved at this time and we attribute to Alvin F. Herbert who was the factory engraver during this period as it is his style. Pearl grips are a good fit and period but grips were originally ivory. An attractive original engraved single action. Factory letter included with family letter indicating returned to factory by John F. "Frank" Branson of El Reno, Oklahoma with a photo of him wearing what may be this Colt in a double rig. *Antique Firearm*