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Antique Black Powder Frame Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Holster and Factory Letter
The factory letter lists this revolver in blue finish and .45 caliber (grips and barrel length not listed) when part of a shipment of 50 guns of this type to J.P. Moore's Sons in New York City on March 30, 1876. The revolver has a blade front sight, "-COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. Co HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.-" on top of the barrel in serifed letters, the early two-line "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871/PAT. JULY 2. 1872." patent marking on the left side of the frame, "45 CAL" on the left side of the trigger guard, matching visible serial numbers, and "2158" on the loading gate. The revolver is accompanied by a single loop holster with lined interior, tooled borders and an illegible rectangular bordered maker's mark on the body.
ConditionGood with an attractive "frontier issued" appearance overall, traces of original blue finish in the protected areas, a mix of gray and brown patina on the balance, patches of light oxidation/pitting, mostly distinct markings, a replacement cylinder pin and screw, and general moderate overall wear. The undersized grip is also good and has an attractive aged patina, natural tone and grain, mild age cracks on the but, some loss at the toe, and mild age related shrinkage. Mechanically fine. The holster is very good and has nice tooling, dark finish, and mild wear on the lining.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number 
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge45 Long Colt
Barrel7 1/2 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Gripantique ivory
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3008
Catalog page30
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