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COLT SAA 1882 .45 GREAT COWBOY ACTION GUN
Guns International #: 103051796 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Single Action
Seller's Information
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Seller: DrRandyHester
Member Since: 1/1/21
First Name: William
Last Name: Hester
State: Texas
Zip: 75042
Country: United States
Phone: (972) 841-7949
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 25
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted:
About Us: I am a private seller and collector. I understand the reluctance to buy from an individual. Perhaps the following information will help alleviate any anxiety you might have. I am a doctoral-level healthcare provider licensed by the state of Texas. I will provide you with my licensing information and National Provider Identification (NPI) number upon request. I will also give you information to search Google for my professional credentials. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email me. Where allowable by law, I will ship rifles directly to you If you are in an FFL dealer or to the FFL dealer of your choice. My FFL dealer will ship all handguns.
Description:
In 1979, I got this gun in a barter deal in the same condition as it is now. It didn't have grips when I got it, but I found some Gen. One Gutta Percha grips. This Colt SAA .45 was shipped to Simmons Hardware in St. Louis in 1882. I remember this well because we live across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, and my grandfather had an old 1930s Simmons Hardware four-thousand-page catalog, which I loved looking through. I had an authorized letter from Colt, which unfortunately was lost in a fire. I could spend $105 and get another letter, but I will leave that up to you. After purchase, if you request one and the letter does not show that it was shipped to Simmons Hardware in 1882, I will pay for your letter.
The previous owner performed minor hand polishing and removed much of the patina, but all the lettering and script are sharp and legible. There is no rounding of edges. I'm unsure, but I believe the barrel may have been cold blued. Even so, the gun looks good. If desired, Trumball or other restoration specialists could professionally restore it. The 4.75" barrel, rare in 1882, elevates its value. It lacked the first click safety notch when cocking and had it repaired at McCellend's Gun Shop in Dallas. It is 100% functional. I got it as a shooter, not as a collector's piece. It came with a half-box of Winchester 1950s .45 Colt cartridges. It shot well and was very accurate. It worked fine, but at the time I didn't know it was a black powder frame and should not be used with smokeless powder. IF YOU BUY IT, ONLY USE BLACK POWDER OR BP SUBSTITUTE LOADS. I also used it for concealed carry before Texas offered CC permits because it was made before 1898 and was not considered a firearm under federal law. These worked well as firearms at the OK Corral in 1883, at least for some of the participants.
HERE'S THE DEAL
SINCE YOU'RE READING THIS AD, YOU KNOW THE PRICES GEN 1 COLT SAAs ARE GOING FOR. THEY'RE NOT CHEAP AND WILL NOT GO DOWN IN VALUE
This isn't a collector's piece, but it has every original feature,that it needs to be collectible if refinished. It works perfectly, and I think it looks good and authenic just as it is. Sure, if you are into Cowboy Shooting, you can buy a new Ruger Vaquero or one of the Italian import SAAs, but this old gal has something they never will have: A 143-YEAR-OLD HISTORY, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT'S A COLT.
PAYMENT BY BANK CHECK, MONEY ORDER, OR INSTANT NO-FEE TRANSFER. BUY NOW, PAYMENT METHOD WILL BE ARRANGED. SHIPPING FULLY INSURED USPS PRIORITY MAIL $40.00
CONSIDER TRADE FOR BROWING MEDALIST, COLT 1917 or WW II Walther P-38, WWII Walther PP or PPK 7.65 mm
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: SAA
Serial Number: 77360 ALL 3 MATCHING
Barrel Length: 4.75
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: GENERALY SMOOTH WITH MINOR PITTING IN SOME PLACESF
Wood Condition: N/A
Bore Condition: GOOD FOR AGE SHOOTS ACCURATELY
Barrel Type: HAS COLT 2 LINE GOTHIC SCRIPT ON TOP
Action: SINGLE ACTION
Finish: HAS HAD SOME POLISHING AN POSIBLE COLD BLUING
Manufacture Date: 1882
Item Location: DALLAS TEXAS
Proof:Black: 1882 BLACK POWDER FRAME