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COLT, SAA, Flat Top Target Model, RARE, 925 Made, 161 of these in 1890
Guns International #: 103629536 Seller's Inventory #: CRA-285
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Beaver Creek Arms
Company: Beaver Creek Arms
Member Since: 10/15/15
First Name: Steve
Last Name: Clark
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 17019
Country: United States
Phone: (717) 432-4113
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 32
Total Number of Listings: 681
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Checks, Money Orders or Credit Card with Service Fee
Description:
Colt made Approx. 925 Single Action Army Flat Top Target revolvers. Colt Archive services have no record of this serial number. The serial number dates it to 1890 when there were only 161 Target Model Revolvers made. Records of surrounding serial numbers indicate they were 7 ½” SAA Flat Top Target Model revolvers. I have examined the Flat Top frame inside and out with a 30X laboratory microscope and find no evidence of welds or unusual machining marks. I have included lower power photos of the area to assure you that the frame is a legitimate Flat Top Target Model frame.
The Frame & Trigger Guard serial numbers match but the Backstrap is not numbered, and the Cylinder is mis-matched.
The action still passes the spelling click test: C – O – L – T and locks up tight with no movement on any of the six chambers. The mainspring is robust and may have been updated at some point. The bore is bright with deep sharp rifling and only the slightest scattered frosting in the grooves. It remains a very shootable Colt from the black powder era.
The one -piece grips appear to be Ivory as they show the expected grain structure. The consigner reports the grips to be made from Giraffe bone, a non-protected species. It would have fooled me without the disclosure.
With no available evidence of factory engraving, I believe that a proud early owner had the revolver engraved. In 136 years, it passed through many hands, at some point someone may have shortened or exchanged the barrel if it wasn’t a factory 5 ¼” special order.
The revolver is presented in newly crafted case with lock and key. A brass cleaning rod is included. An 1890 Morgan Silver Dollar enhances the presentation and is included.
Serial Number 132650 .45 Cal. with a 5 ¼” Barrel. Antique, Proof of age & residence required.
Beaver Creek Arms
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Objective:
As a collector of 40 years and Licensed Firearms Dealer since 1989 I have a clear definition of a satisfactory transaction. I will be paid as we agreed and you will be satisfied with your purchase. My goal is to establish a client list of satisfied repeat customers who will recommend me to other collectors. It’s just that simple.
Exiled Saudi princes with secret funds needing change from an over paid purchase need not apply.
Photographs:
It is easy to describe a NEW gun with pictures. Two blurry, poorly lit photos along with the description would suffice. Antique and Collectable firearms are rarely “new” condition. I make every effort to show the flaws in clear detail so that there are no “surprises”.
Remember that a beautiful woman in a dark room at 10-foot distance may look different close up in the sunlight with scars, wrinkles, and warts.
Notice:
ALL Federal, State, & Local firearms laws will be followed. I will take NO shortcuts in the process of a legal sale or transfer, so please don’t ask.
SHIPPING:
Shipments are made via U.S.P.S. Priority Mail, Insured, with a return receipt. Packing, Shipping and Insurance cost for this handgun is $80.00.
Checks are to be made out to “Steve Clark”
Address: 380 Beaver Creek Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019
FIREARMS:
Antique firearms, pre 1898 do not require a Federal License. For purchase, a copy of a Government Issued Identification (Driver’s License, Etc.), showing date of birth and current address will be required.
GUARANTEE:
Your complete satisfaction is assured, see objective above. If you are not satisfied, please contact me within 3 days of receipt. Please don’t fire the weapon, safety, function and accuracy are NOT Guaranteed. Any weapon offered by Beaver Creek Arms is never test fired nor is there any representation that the gun is functional and safe to fire. These guns are sold for collectors and only represented as used firearms that must be checked by a competent person, observe all the necessary safety precautions prior to attempting to load and fire one of these weapons
RETURNS:
Returns must be made within 3 days of receipt. They must be received in exactly the same condition with no parts exchanged. If it has been altered, damaged, or fired, a refund will not be made. Packing, shipping and insurance cost will not be refunded. All layaway purchases are returnable for merchandise credit only.
PAYMENT:
Bank check, Personal check, and Money Orders are preferred. Visa and MasterCard are accepted with a 4% processing fee.
LAYAWAYS:
A 20% deposit is required. Balance is due in 30 days. Deposits are non-refundable and are forfeited after 40 days. Layaway sales are returnable for merchandise credit only.
SALES TAX:
Pennsylvania state sales tax is 6% for in state purchases. The payment of other states sales tax, if applicable, for shipped items is the buyer’s responsibility.
DISCREET:
Client information will remain Confidential. Your privacy is protected.
SOLD
Antique: Yes