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1877 Colt Single Action Army .45 LC Pistol

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
1877 Colt Single Action Army .45 LC Pistol
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#40599, Made in 1877. "First Generation Colt", Cal. 45 Colt. This is a martially marked Colt with U.S. on left side of frame and the inspector’s initials "D.F.C." appearing on cylinder, frame and bottom of barrel. The letter P is also stamped on the cylinder and bottom of barrel cylinder. Please note that this is a good old original Colt revolver with marching serial numbers made in 1877, the year after the Custer (Little Bighorn) Battle. However since the Inspector’s initials (D.F.C.) do not appear to exhibit the same degree of wear as the serial numbers on the frame and especially the cylinder, it needs to be pointed out that these initials (D.F.C. ), may have possibly been applied at a later date. This Colt was purchased from Dixie Gun Works Antique Arms Catalog in the mid 1990’s where it was listed as a U.S. marked revolver. The barrel is 7 1/2" with the top stamped “Colt’s PT. F. A. MFG. CO. Hartford, Ct. U.S.A." The left side of the frame is stamped “U.S." and in 3 lines “Pat. Sept. 19, 1871. July 2 – 72 and - 75. (Month/day preceding – 75 cannot be made out). This possibly due to holster wear. Frame was case hardened with the barrel and cylinder being blued. The one piece walnut grips appear to be the originals showing expected wear (no chips to wood). Inspector cartouche cannot be made out. Early bullseye ejector and cylinder pin is retained by a screw in front of frame, both being correct for this early model. Colt was unable to supply any information as they were unable to locate a shipping record on this firearm due to the records from that period being lost or destroyed many years ago. Does not require FFL Transfer.