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Colt Single Action U.S. Artillery Model 1st Generation Blackpowder Frame 45 Colt with Colt Letter
Guns International #: 101993176 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen
Seller's Information
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Seller: Michiana Firearms
Company: Michiana Firearms
Member Since: 5/19/22
State: Indiana
Zip: 46563
Country: United States
Phone: (574) 540-2268
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 10
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Card, Certified Payment
Description:
The Colt Single Action Army, or "SAA" revolver, is doubtless the classic sixgun most associated in our folklore with the American West. Introduced in 1873, the basic design remained-with a few interruptions-in production and is manufactured today by Colt and other firms.
U.S. military-purchased SAAs are among the most eagerly sought-after historic sidearms of the era, having been used from the Indian Wars into the early 20th Century by the U.S. Army. They were originally issued with 7 1/2" Barrels in .45 Colt.
Between 1895 and 1903, the government had nearly 17,000 of its SAAs reconditioned and rebuyilt by the Springfield Armory and the Colt factory. Most of these guns had the barrels shortended to 5 1/2". Since most guns were reassembled without concern for part numbers, this is one of the few collectible gun variations that is considered "correct" with mixed serial numbers, meaning that the various parts of the gun will usually not match each other. These refurbished revolvers were issued to tropps in the Spanish American War and Phillipine Insurrection, and have been nicknamed "Artillery Models" by collectors, since a few of them were issued to Artillery units. The original long-barrel variations are distinguished by the "Cavalry Model" nickname and should generally have matching serial numbers. Both types will have the "U.S." stamped on the frame, along the inspector initials on various parts.
Make: Colt
Model: 1874 Single Action Army Artillery Model, 1st Generation, Blackpowder Frame
Serial Number: 1128
Year of Manufacture: 1874 (://colt/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT 19. 1871. / " PAT. JULY 2. 1872. ” and with “U.S”. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. The underside of the frame at the trigger guard is marked “1128” and the bottom of the trigger guard is marked “2825”. The rear of the loading gate is marked with an assembly number “478”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “R.A.C". The front of the cylinder is marked with a "B". The hammer slot is marked “C”. The bottom of the barrel is marked "P" and "A". The grips are marked on both sides with "R.A.C.". The bottom of the backstrap is marked with “4948”.
Barrel Length: The barrel is 5 ½”.
Sights / Optics: This revolver is mounted with a “V” notch in the top strap for a rear sight and a quarter round blade front sight fixed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one piece walnut. There are some light handling marks but no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition as seen in pictures.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: The finish appears original. It most likely went through factory refurbishment. This refurbishment frequently involved installation of non-serial matching parts and this is likely the reason for the non-matching parts on this revolver. We don't see any signs that the revolver was refinished since this refurbishment.
Bore Condition: The bore is good with defined rifling with signs of erosion. Condition is rated at good.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 30% of its current metal finish. Most remaining finish is in protected areas such as around and under the ejector housing, at the rear of the barrel where it enters the frame, the corners formed by the trigger guard where it widens to meet the frame, the rear face of the cylinder and at the top of the backstrap behind the base of the hammer. The frame shows scattered remaining case color, also mostly in protected areas such as the face of the recoil shield, the loading groove, and the pinched area at the front under the cylinder pin. Most of the exposed areas which were blued have gone to a moderate patina with some grip areas worn to white. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with infrequent spots of minor surface erosion. The cylinder has a turn-line. The rear face of the cylinder has a ring of wear between the chambers at the location of the firing pin, but the firing pin is intact. The grip screws range from sharp to disfigured with useable slots. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. The revolver is in Good condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: Lockup is tight with no slipping. Trigger is crisp. Overall we rate mechanics as excellent. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This firearm does not include box or any acessories. It has a Colt letter.
The Colt Letter is dated October 21, 1998 and states.
Dear Sir,
Colt by the means of this letter, is proud to autenticate the manufacture of the Colt firearm with the following serialnumber:
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
Serial Number: 1128
Caliber: .45/c
Barrel Length: Not Listed
Finish: Blue
Type of Stocks: Not Listed
Shipped To: Commanding Officer Springfield Armory
Address: Springfield Massachusetts
Date of Shipment: April 1, 1903
Number of Same Type
Guns in Shipment: 100
Remarks: The original records pertaining to this revolver were lost or destroyed many years ago. However, our records do indicate the return of this revolver for refurbishingand subsequent reshipment as noted above. It is of further interest to note that the majority of the revolvers received during this time frame had 5 1/2" barrels.
The refurbishment consisted of replacement of worn parts, exterior refinishing, and reassembly.
We trust you will find the historical information, retrieved from the original Colt shipping records, to be of interest.
Sincerely,
Kathleen J. Hoyt
Historian
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: SAA
Serial Number: 1128