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Colt Single Action Army .44-40 SN: 45864

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Colt Single Action Army .44-40 SN: 45864
Early blackpowder first generation single action revolver with factory letter. Shipped September 7, 1878 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, New York, New York in a 50 gun shipment. The letter gives no details on the barrel length or stocks and the finish is listed as blued. Current configuration: Nickel plated refinish, 5 1/2" bbl with single line address & no caliber designation, shortened front sight, and two-piece smooth walnut grips. Serial numbers match on the frame, triggerguard and butt. Revolver exhibits nearly all of it's nickel plated refinish showing scattered handling marks and some cloudiness. The cylinder appears to a later nickel finish than the rest of the revolver. Action is strong with four clicks, the bore is good with scattered even pitting, markings are mostly present and the wood grips are good. Condition is NRA Good. ***Antique Firearm***