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Lot 770 - Colt - Model 1873 SA - .45 LC - revolver

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Lot 770 - Colt - Model 1873 SA - .45 LC - revolver
Fine condition - 7.5" barrel - RARE 7th CALVARY ISSUE - per author Keith Cochran, Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia Volume One, this serial number falls into the range shipped to Custer's 7th Calvary at Springfield Armory on Jan 31st, 1874 then shipped to Rock Island Arsenal on Mar 25th, 1874 - per authors Graham, Kopek, & Moore this serial number is listed in the 5th Edition Study (Brown cover) of the Single Action Army Revolver as one of only 6 early serial numbered nickel revolvers that could have been used during Custer's 1874 campaign at Little Big Horn - retain 70% factory nickel - slight scattered freckling - beautiful ivory grips with mild age were & age cracks to the bottoms - front blade & rear frame notch sights - crisp early font 1-line barrel address - COLT'S PT F.A. MFG. CO. HARFORD CT U.S.A. - 2-line patent ending July 2 1872 on left frame with U.S. (gov't mark) - matching SN on frame/triggerguard/butt/cylinder - loading gate marked 137 - cylinder marked with small P & small A - black powder frame - bullseye ejector rod - good lock-up/timing - yr. mfg: 1874 - SN 5241 - est. 17000 - 28000 - Antq - 25JJKTN040