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1873 Colt Single Action Army .45 Revolver Beautiful Ivory Grips Mexican Silver Coin Sight Early Blackpowder SAA 1879 Wild West Cowboy Pistol Guns International #: 103130229 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: 3 Total Number of Listings: 242 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: Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips, Mexican Silver Coin Sight, & Factory Letter, .45 Cal, mfg. 1879. This is a good early Colt Single Action straight out of the Old West. The included factory letter confirms the gun's original configuration as .45 caliber, barrel length not listed (standard 7 ½"), blue finish, stocks not listed, shipped to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, New York, New York, on September 23, 1879. Schuyler, Hartley & Graham was one of the premier firearms retailers during the Wild West era and sold countless guns to hardware stores and individuals across the country through their popular catalogs. This revolver's ivory grips were undoubtedly installed by them in New York prior to resale. The barrel has been shortened in period to exactly 5 ½" with a Mexican silver dime fitted for a sight which would date from 1869-1897. Overall the metal has a smooth gray/brown patina with traces of bright original bluing within protected areas of the gripstraps. There is some very faint scattered blotchiness probably from being wrapped in a bag or cloth long ago. Very sharp gun overall with nice edges, smooth surfaces, and clear markings. Original retailer fitted ivory grips are fantastic. They fit excellent overall with just the slightest bit of shrinkage along the front and back and feel just perfect in hand. Beautiful smooth swirled yellow color with natural grain checking on the butt and no chips or cracks. Perfectly clear original barrel address, three-line patent dates, “45 CAL” marked triggerguard, and matching serial number “36069” stamped on the frame, triggerguard, and backstrap with partial number “6069” on the barrel and cylinder. Original hammer, trigger, cylinder pin, loading gate, ejector housing, and bullseye ejector with brass spring. The screws are probably all original but several are marred and a couple sit high. The action cocks with a nice firm mainspring and cycles the cylinder with a few issues. The hammer will not hold the first safety click and the second loading click is absent. Often the cylinder requires just a little manual assistance to fully rotate and lock up on time. Cylinder lock up is tight with only slight movement. Very good bore for a Colt of this vintage with crisp sharp rifling front to back and light/moderate fine blackpowder frosting throughout. Just a super cool good looking early cowboy gun that surely spent some time in Mexico or the Southwestern US during the height of the Wild West era (purportedly the gun came out of Southern California). *NOTE* Due to ivory restrictions this pistol will not be sold or shipped to residents of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. No international sales. 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: $4,695.00 Antique: Yes Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 36069 Barrel Length: 5 1/2 Finish: Blue Manufacture Date: 1879 Extras: Factory Letter