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COLT SAA SINGLE ACTION ARMY 1st GEN 44-40 X 4-3/4” BBL, SHIPPED TO FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 1894, NEAR VIOLENT OKLAHOMA INDIAN TERRITORY
Guns International #: 103699443 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: victorio1sw
Member Since: 8/4/13
State: Texas
Country: United States
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Number of Active Listings: 4
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders.
Description:
Description:
Judge Isaac Parker’s Court prevailed over Indian Territory from his Fort Smith location 1875-89, and later over Indian Territory and the newly-formed Oklahoma Territory 1889-96. During that time, Parker employed a number of Deputy U.S. Marshalls that went after outlaws. As many as 109 deputy marshals were killed in the line of duty. In serving 21 years on the federal bench, Judge Parker tried 13,490 cases, and more than 8,500 defendants were found guilty. Parker became known as “The Hanging Judge”, as he sentenced 160 people to death.
This Colt has matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. In this serial range, Colt did not add partial serial numbers to barrels or cylinders, as their improved dimensional quality control standards made this unnecessary. The gate number 362 also appears on the underside of the frame, as gates required individual hand fitting. The gun cocks crisply and locks up with unusual tightness. When hammer is drawn back slowly, the cylinder rotates until the lock bolt pops into its lock notch entry groove. Continuing to draw the hammer to full cock advances the cylinder into its lock-up position. Both the safety and half cock notches are fully-functional (not broken) and in the correct places, so this hammer needs no re-building. The new cylinder pin contributes to this gun’s tight lockup and perfect timing.
Note that when hammer is in half-cock position, chambers should line up with the Center of the Loading Port – which this gun does correctly. (Note: that is grease in the chambers). So many Colt SAA’s have recut broken half cock notches, which leaves the hammer at a “partial” half cock position, and the chambers off-centered to the gate port.
All markings are deep and clear, including the serial numbers, barrel address, patent dates, circled rampant Colt, “Colt Frontier Six Shooter” on side of barrel, and factory inspector marks. This gun’s surfaces are overall a light grey patina. Again, the cylinder pin itself is a new replacement, retaining 100% colors.
The bore has strong lands and grooves, and is unusually nice. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give this one a superior 9.5 bore condition. The steel front sight remains in its original 0.52” wide x 0.29” tall configuration, and was never trimmed down. The ejector head is perfectly straight and fits nicely to the underside of barrel. (So many of these heads are bent due to pounding out stuck cases).
The fine Eagle Hard Rubber grips retain sharp checkering, and fit very well. These were on the gun when I purchased it 30 years ago.
The screws in this gun are mostly originals, with some showing much blue and undamaged screw slots.
The Colt Factory Letter Confirms 44-40, 4-3/4”, Blue, Stocks not listed, shipped to Speer Hardware Company, Fort Smith, Arkansas, on May 28, 1894. The “Stocks Not Listed” entry simply means that the grips were the standard type used at the time (Hard Rubber). This letter from Colt cost $150.
With this being a pre-1899 manufacture, I can ship straight to the buyer.
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Terms:
No International sales. Not being sold as a shooter, but as a functional collector’s Colt SAA. If you want to shoot any older Colt, first take it to a gunsmith and have it checked out.
Three day inspection period, but ask questions prior to buying (see additional notes on returns at bottom). Additional pictures sent on request. Send me an email, and we can set up a phone call to discuss the details of this antique gun.
See my 24 years of feedback ratings on eBay (user name: victorio1sw). Member NRA, TGCA, CCA, RSA, and S&WCA.
I accept Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders. No personal checks or Western Union MO’s. Payment must be received within seven days after sale date, and sent by Priority Mail with Tracking Number provided by buyer. Shipping by Registered Insured Mail (12” x 8” x 6” box) for $68.00 (and tracking number provided to buyer). Usually shipping occurs within 3 days after payment received.
Three (3) day Inspection and Return Policy: Only if returned Exactly as Received - Not Disassembled for Inspection, Not Tampered, Not Broken/Chipped/Scratched/Dented/Scuffed, or any Parts Switched. Any Original Documentation sent Must Be Returned with item.
Price: $5,995.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes