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1873 Colt Single Action Army .44 Rimfire Revolver RARE Frontier Used Peacemaker SAA 1877 Rim Fire Guns International #: 100927086 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Member Since: 1/27/12 First Name: Greg Last Name: Schimetschek State: Connecticut Zip: 06423 Country: United States Phone: (860) 873-1092 Number of Active Listings: 4 Total Number of Listings: 217 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram. Description: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced dealers of fine antique arms, with over 30 years of collecting. We also specialize in a vast array of collectibles, including western memorabilia, antique cars & automobilia, Revolutionary & Civil War relics, early Bowie & folding knives, and period nautical artifacts. Visit us online at JeremiahJohnsonTrading or find us on Facebook. Our shop is located at 1618 Saybrook Rd. Haddam, CT. Look for the gold '55 Chevy road sign! ~Trades and offers are always considered~ RARE Frontier Used M1873 Colt Single Action Army .44 Rimfire Revolver, Nickel Plated, .44 RF, mfg. ca. 1877 with 7 1/2" barrel (reduced to 5 1/2"). This Colt certainly has the cool factor in spades! Truly a gun that was "there" in the wild west. One of the most highly sought after variants of the Colt Single Action is the .44 Rimfire series of which only 1,863 were manufactured between 1875-1880. These guns had their own serial number range separate from the regular Single Action series (approx. 1-1863) and further differed by having a specific Rimfire hammer and firing pin as well as a unique frame to accommodate the firing pin. These guns were intended to appeal to buyers who were still using the old Rimfire Henry and 1866 Winchesters however it soon became apparent that the market was soft for this and the line was discontinued. Most, if not all of Rimfire production, were in the standard 7 1/2" barrel configuration. As popular folklore tells, a vast majority of these guns found their way to Texas and Mexico where the Henrys and 66's were still in regular use. Subsequently those revolvers that did see action along the boarder saw very hard use. Additionally most of these frontier Rimfires had their barrels shortened to 5 1/2" which at the time was favored in the region over the longer 7 1/2" barrel. This example, serial number 960, is a 100% authentic Rimfire that exhibits all the obvious characteristics that would suggest it was used in the southwest frontier. Overall the metal shows heavy wear with a silver/gray patina which is fading to plum on the cylinder, hammer, and grip straps. There are only a few small traces of Nickel finish visible, predominately on top of the hammer and some faint thinned finish along the ejector housing. Someone started to do a little aggressive cleaning along the side of the ejector housing which could stand to be toned down a bit. Matching serial numbers can be found on the frame, barrel, cylinder, backstrap, and triggerguard. The barrel has been reduced to 5 1/2" during the period with the original front sight refitted. The original wood grips fit nicely with the exception of a little swelling along the triggergaurd. They show a wonderfully untouched smooth, worn finish. Several screws appear to be old working replacements and the ejector rod is missing. Clear original serial numbers and barrel address. The frame patent dates are worn and only partially visible. The action is surprisingly crisp and tight. It functions beautifully. The bore shows good, strong rifling with a couple scattered blackpowder pits and light wear near the muzzle. This is a great example of a rare original .44 Rimfire Single Action that undoubtedly saw frontier use along the Texas/Mexico boarder. If only it could talk! No FFL required on pre-1899 firearms or contemporary muzzleloaders. No sales of modern firearms or antique arms that may potentially fire modern ammunition to the state of California, Washington D. C. or any of the five counties of New York City. Any handgun, including antiques, that are shipped to the state of New Jersey must be shipped to an FFL holder. No sales of Ivory to the states of New York, New Jersey or California. No sales of Bear parts to the states of Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, or West Virginia. No international sales of Ivory or animal parts whatsoever. Payment can be made by way of money order, banker's check, or personal check (Please allow 7-10 days for clearance on personal checks). Credit cards accepted for antique arms (no additional fees). Non-firing items may be purchased through PayPal. If not satisfied with an item within 3 days of receiving it, simply return the item in the same condition as shipped for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembly, or altering of a firearm in any way will void inspection privileges. Layaway may be allowed upon negotiation, but will void inspection privileges. Buyer pays actual shipping & insurance costs. We primarily ship USPS unless restrictions deem UPS necessary. FFL is required on all firearms manufactured after 1898 (mfg. 1899-present). C&R is acceptable for any firearm manufactured over 50 years ago from the current date. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antiques only. Any firearms occasionally sold through Gun from our personal collection that do require an FFL or C&R are shipped through a licensed FFL dealer. All firearms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. International orders are allowed for antique muzzleloaders and arms that fire obsolete ammunition only, no modern firearms or antique firearms that can potentially fire modern ammunition will be shipped outside of the United States. All prices are in American U.S. dollars. Message or call with any questions about this firearm, or any of our other items at 860-873-1092 (office) or 860-345-2100 (shop). SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1873 Single Action Army Serial Number: 960 Caliber Info: .44 RF Barrels: 5 1/2 Stock: Wood Finish: Nickel Manufacture Date: Circa 1877 Extras: Rare Caliber