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Early Civilian Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver 7 1/2" 45 Made in 1875
Guns International #: 101246430 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
State: Georgia
Zip: 30052
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 471-1432
Phone2: (678) 471-1432
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
This is an early Colt Single Action Army Revolver that was sold on the Civilian Market in 1875. During this period, most Model 1873's were going to the US Army. Serial number is in the 19,000 range and was one of the last ones made with the slanted italic Colt Barrel Address. See Photo. Frame has the early 2 line Patents on the left side...just 1871 and 1872...no 1875 yet. It's mostly patina now but originally shipped as a blued and case colored gun with standard 7 1/2" barrel and walnut grips. It's in .45 Colt as almost all were in the mid-1870's apart from some .44 rimfires for Mexico and cartridges like .450 Eley which were sold to the British market. The numbers are all matching on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel, and cylinder. I could not find a workman's secondary 3 digit sub-assembly number (which is not the serial number) on the loading gate...it is blank and never had one. It's either original or a very early replacement because it fits perfectly and its been on this gun for well over 100 years. Hammer has the long checkered knurling pattern. Original Walnut grips are Very Good with about 80% original of its dark reddish brown varnish remaining...there are some wear spots where the varnish has flaked or worn where the wood has turned dark...like along the edges of the butt which is what you want to see on a gun of this vintage. . Perfect wood to metal fit and there are no chips, cracks, or repairs. Metal has turned brown overall with some light pinprick pits here and there from being kept in a leather holster with nice edges and very strong markings. Over the years, if not already heavily worn, most 1870's vintage Single Actions have been smoothed out at the expense of these edges and markings...this one is still fairly crisp. In fact, there are still some traces of original blue in the corners of the cylinder flutes and the top of the backstrap as well as under the ejector housing. Mechanics are very good. Bore is Good+ with all lands and grooves intact but a little on the dark side with some light pits which is to be expected on a 19th century black powder weapon. No rings, bulges, or bad spots. For a Colt Single Action that Pre-dates the Battle of Little Bighorn and the James Gang Raid on Northfield, MN, this one is well above average as most Cavalry models of this era show considerably more wear...and those were in the lucky 25% survived. If only it could talk.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1873 Single Action Army
Caliber Info: 45 Colt