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Antique LEWIS DRAPER Inspected COLT US ARTILLERY Model SAA .45 Cal Revolver SCARCE Revolver from the Spanish-American War Period!
Guns International #: 101451245 Seller's Inventory #: 20791
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Post-War
Seller's Information
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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
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique LEWIS DRAPER Inspected COLT US ARTILLERY Model SAA .45 Cal Revolver
SCARCE Revolver from the Spanish-American War Period!
Here we present an antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver Artillery Model, with the frame made in 1876. The Colt Single Action Army, or SAA, is a classic “six-shooter” that is a worldwide icon of the United States of America and the Western Frontier. Wielded by both the worst of men and the best, the famous Single Action Army is also well-known as the Peacemaker. Introduced in 1873, the basic design remained, with a few interruptions, in production and is still manufactured today by Colt and other companies.
The Artillery or Springfield Armory Model of the SAA is a period (1895-1903) armory or factory refinished gun to extend U.S. military service. Only about 17,000 of these refurbished guns were completed. In all but the rarest variant of the already rare Artillery Model, the serial numbers will be mixed. U.S. military purchased SAAs are among the most sought after historic sidearms of the era, having been used in action in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War by the U.S. Army. They were originally issued with 7½" barrels in .45 Colt. Most of these guns, as this one is, had the barrels shortened to 5½".
The bottom of the frame is stamped with the "L.D." inspection mark of Ordnance Sub-Inspector Lewis Draper. Draper's "L.D." mark is only found on government inspected Single Action frames made in 1876-1877, making this a scarce revolver. Ordnance Sub-Inspector Rinaldo A. Carr “R.A.C.” is on the bottom of the grip.
The overall condition is very good. The action is strong and crisp. The bore is bright with strong rifling. As with most all Artillery Models, the numbers do not match as it was arsenal refurbished in the late 19th Century for further service into the 20th Century. Here is a US marked Colt Single Action Army Artillery Model that’s in good shape with history from the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War & beyond!
This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 5-1/2 inch.
Caliber: .45 Colt
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$4465
#20791
SOLD
Antique: Yes