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Colt Single Action Army .45 LC SN: 111007

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Colt Single Action Army .45 LC SN: 111007
Antique single action six-shot revolver chambered for the .45 Colt black powder cartridge, manufactured circa 1886. Features a nickel plated finish, 4 3/4" barrel with two line address, blade front sight, v-notched rear sight, ejector rod, fluted cylinder, three line patent markings on the frame, ".45 CAL" marking on trigger guard, smooth thin trigger, bordered & underlined knurling on the hammer spur, and varnished one-piece smooth walnut grip. Serial numbers match on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Includes a Colt factory confirming it's configuration as original with the exception of the grips listed as "Rubber". The letter also states that it was shipped to J.F. Schmelzer & Sons Arms Company in Kansas City, Missouri on October 25, 1886 in a 6 gun shipment. Revolver retains approximately 70% of it's nickel plated finish showing holster wear and scattered losses. Action is crisp with all four clicks & very good lock-up, the bore is bright with good rifling & some minor erosion, the markings are mostly crisp with a faint bottom line in the barrel address & top line on the patent stamp, and the wood grip is very good with some wear. Condition is NRA Fine. ***Antique Firearm***