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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Revolvers Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,500.00 USD
First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1902. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address, "45 COLT" on the left and the left side of the frame is marked with the two-line, three-patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap, with the assembly number "12" on the loading gate. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened frame, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, blue finish with grips as "Not Listed and that it was shipped as 1 of 5 to Montgomery Ward & Company in Chicago, Illinois on August 15, 1902.

Manufacture: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
BBL: 4 3/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45 LC
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips: hard rubber
Serial Number: 230900

Very good plus. The revolver retains 30% original blue finish mixed with a dark patina and showing some minor pitting and light oxidation. The frame has a smooth gray patina with traces of original case colors in protected areas. The grips are good with moderate to heavy wear on the left panel showing some smooth checkering and crisp checkering on the right panel. The markings are clear. The action is fine.