Guns International #: 102115133
Seller's Inventory #: 227186

Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

Category
Colt Revolvers - Antique
Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

1891 Antique U.S. COLT ARTILLERY Model .45 Single Action Army Revolver SAA Sidearm from the Spanish-American/Philippine War Period

Description:
1891 Antique U.S. COLT ARTILLERY Model .45 Single Action Army Revolver SAA

Sidearm from the Spanish-American/Philippine War Period

Here we present an antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver Artillery Model, with the frame made in 1891. The Colt Single Action Army, or SAA, is a classic “six-shooter” that is a worldwide icon of the United States of America and the Western Frontier. Wielded by both the worst of men and the best, the famous Single Action Army is also well-known as the Peacemaker. Introduced in 1873, the basic design remained, with a few interruptions, in production and is still manufactured today by Colt and other companies.

The Artillery or Springfield Armory Model of the SAA is a period (1895-1903) armory or factory refinished gun to extend U.S. military service. Only about 17,000 of these refurbished guns were completed. In all but the rarest variant of the already rare Artillery Model, the serial numbers will be mixed. U.S. military purchased SAAs are among the most sought after historic sidearms of the era, having been used in action in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War by the U.S. Army. They were originally issued with 7½" barrels in .45 Colt. Most of these guns, as this one is, had the barrels shortened to 5½".

The frame is inspector marked “R.A.C” for Rinaldo A. Carr, the hammer is marked “H.N.” for Henry Nettleton, the barrel is numbered “5295” (partial serial) and is P proofed and “D.F.C.” inspected by David. F. Clark. There is a faint P proof on the outside diameter of the cylinder and a “K” on the rear. The grip frame and trigger guard numbers match.

The overall condition is very good. Original/armory refinish. The barrel, grip frame, and cylinder still bear a nice blue finish while the frame and hammer have still-visible, silvered case colors. The action is excellent, holding the safety notch and the half-cock and full-cock notches. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The grips are solid walnut and are nice replacements.

This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 5-1/2 inch.

Caliber: .45 Colt

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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#227186
 

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Antique: Yes