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1873 Colt Single Action Army .45 Revolver Nickel 7 1/2" Factory Letter 1881 San Francisco California Shipped ANTIQUE Wild West Cowboy Pistol Guns International #: 102656374 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Member Since: 1/27/12 First Name: Greg Last Name: Schimetschek State: Connecticut Zip: 06423 Country: United States Phone: (860) 873-1092 Number of Active Listings: 4 Total Number of Listings: 217 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram. Description: Documented California Shipped Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Nickel Plated, .45 Cal, mfg. 1881 with 7 1/2" barrel. This is a good solid blackpowder frame Colt Single Action with a highly desirable Western shipping destination. California was was always at the forefront of the Western movement and this pistol was right there during the peak of the Wild West era. Overall the gun retains 5% original nickel finish predominantly on the hammer, recoil shields, and top of frame with traces visible around the front sight and breech, cylinder flutes, and gripstraps. The balance lightly browned at some point now thinning to gray. Original wood grips have been lightly sanded long ago and are very slightly undersized yet retain an attractive worn dark finish overall with rounding to all four lower corners. Clear three-line patent dates with original serial number "72977" stamped on frame, triggerguard, and backstrap. Barrel address is slightly worn at start but clear overall and fully legible. Original long knurled hammer, trigger, loading gate, full blade front sight, and ejector assembly with original brass spring and desirable early donut style head. Cylinder retaining pin screw may be replaced but all other screws appear original and the nickel plated pin itself may be a correct early replacement. The hammer sits low at the first safety click but otherwise the action is strong and crisp and functions wonderfully with four distinct clicks. Cylinder has typical slight play on lockup. Bore shows very strong sharp rifling front to back with light blackpowder frosting throughout and some moderate pinprick pitting scattered toward muzzle. A colt factory letter is included confirming the gun's original configuration as .45 caliber, barrel length not listed (standard 7 1/2"), nickel finish, stocks not listed (standard), shipped to N. Curry & Bros. San Francisco, California, October 28 1881. The Curry brothers were noted gunsmiths and arms retailers active in San Francisco throughout the mid to late 1800's. Nathaniel and his brother John inherited the business from their brother Charles upon his death in 1863 and continued business until 1886 when they sold the firm to Charles Ladd. A very nice and very rare authentic Western shipped Colt! Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique arms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique arms" will also include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique arms. Antique arms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique arms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any antique arm shipped to New Jersey or Ohio must ship to a licensed FFL holder, no exceptions. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. Items containing antique ivory will not be sold or shipped to residents of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. Antique muzzleloaders and antiques which fire obsolete cartridges may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, credit card (no additional fees), or bank wire. Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please call us directly to process your order. Items are professionally packed and shipped USPS Priority Mail with insurance coverage for the sale price and signature required for delivery. Items valued over $5,000.00 are shipped Registered Mail. Buyer pays actual shipping costs with no added charge for packing materials or handling. We describe items accurately and thoroughly. If an item has been misrepresented or significant defect overlooked you may return it for a full refund (minus return shipping costs) within 3 days of having received it. This timeframe begins once the package is delivered by the carrier. Buyer's remorse or concerns over issues noted in the description and/or pictures is not a valid excuse for return. Returned items must be received in the same condition as originally shipped - cleaning, disassembly, alteration, or damage of any kind will void inspection privileges. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account and any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with Jeremiah Johnson Trading. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All antique arms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. Price: $4,750.00 Antique: Yes Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 72977 Barrel Length: 7 1/2 Finish: Nickel Manufacture Date: 1881 Extras: Factory Letter