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Colt U.S. SAA .45 cal. SN 48355 Henry Nettleton

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Colt U.S. SAA .45 cal. SN 48355  Henry Nettleton
Colt U.S. SAA .45 cal. SN 48355 Henry Nettleton inspected revolver with standard 7 1/2" barrel, bullseye ejector and one piece walnut grips retaing and even gray patina to the metal. All matching visible serial numbers with HN inspector marks stampe inspected revolver with standard 7 1/2" barrel, bullseye ejector and one piece walnut grips retaing and even gray patina to the metal. All matching visible serial numbers with HN inspector marks stamped on bottom of barrel, bottom frame further stamped P and star over R proof mark, frame also stamped with same star over R. Top of barrel with standard one line barrel address, left side frame stamped with 3 line patent and US. Walnut grips show heavy use with shrinkage, no visible cartouche or inspector marks however no cracks or repair, Action functions , bore with decent rifling and scattered erosion. Henry Nettleton was sub inspector from 1876-1879, this revolver manufactured 1878. Includes Colt letter, shipped Dec 17, 1880 to US Government, shipment of 50. NO FFL required.

Estimated At: 3500 - 5500