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FACTORY ARCHIVE Lettered Antique COLT SAA in 38-40
Guns International #: 100855965 Seller's Inventory #: 21865
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Description:
FACTORY ARCHIVE Lettered Antique COLT SAA in 38-40
Great Gun SHIPPED to TRYON in Philadelphia in 1897
Here we present an antique Colt Single Action Army, made in 1897, in Hartford, Connecticut. The Colt SAA has become one of the most iconic firearms in history, especially with regards to the American West in film. Though Colt enjoyed the largest contracts of any handgun maker during the American Civil War, it had to rely on its array of percussion fired revolvers, namely the 1860 Army until the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent expired in 1869. This enabled them to begin making revolvers with completely bored through cylinder chambers in order to utilize modern metallic cartridge ammunition in the most effective manner. In 1869, Colt’s began development of a suitable cartridge revolver in earnest, first coming out with a number of conversions for their percussion lines, until 1872 when they debuted what was to become the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army in the 1872 U.S. Trials. Needless to say, it won, and became the Army’s revolver of choice. It also became the sidearm of choice for many others like cowboys, guards, lawmen, crooks, shopkeepers and all manner of civilians.
This specimen comes with a Colt Factory Archive letter stating that it was sent with 4 others to E.K. Tryon, Jr. & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 6, 1897. Included with this lettered revolver is a letter from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, responding to an inquiry for information about Tryon. See photos for details.
The overall condition is very good. The markings are clear and legible. Serial numbers match. The original hard rubber grips are in fine condition with no cracks. The bore is good and the action is excellent.
This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-3/4 inches in length.
Caliber: .38-40
Bore is in good condition. The firing mechanism is fine.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is a very nice Colt SAA with letters and history to go with it!
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$4750
#21865
SOLD
Antique: Yes