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1873 Colt Single Action Army .45 Revolver Mexico City Shipped Texas History 1881 Ivory Nickel Blackpowder Wild West SAA Cowboy Pistol for sale
1873 Colt Single Action Army .45 Revolver Mexico City Shipped Texas History 1881 Ivory Nickel Blackpowder Wild West SAA Cowboy Pistol for sale
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Guns International #: 103041728
1873 Colt Single Action Army .45 Revolver Mexico City Shipped Texas History 1881 Ivory Nickel Blackpowder Wild West SAA Cowboy Pistol
Description:
Documented Desirable Mexico City Shipped Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Nickel Plated with Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory Grips & Texas History, .45 Cal, mfg. 1881 with 7 ½" barrel. This authentic Wild West Colt was originally shipped to Wexell & DeGress in Mexico City and purportedly owned by a Texas Marshall. Morphy's sold this revolver in May 2020 at which time it was fitted with a pair of carved phoenix ivory grips and accompanied by a Texas Deputy Marshall badge, military gunbelt rig and family album which have since been lost by the succeeding owner. To quote Morphy's description; “This revolver, along with the included collection of artifacts, is believed to have been the former property of Dick Maxwell, Dick was the son of ”Horse" Maxwell. Maxwell is reported to have been the Marshall of a small South Texas town named Bluffton located south of Llano Texas. The collection was purchased from a descendant family estate". The gun now wears a set of checkered Fleur-de-Lis ivory grips and comes (only) with a 2025 Colt factory letter as well as a copy of an older letter from 2004. The letters confirm the gun's original configuration as .45 caliber, barrel length not listed (standard 7 ½"), blue finish, stocks not listed (standard walnut), shipped to Wexell & DeGress, Mexico City, Mexico, & New York, November 15th, 1881. Upon discovering in recent years that Wexell & DeGress had an office in New York City Colt Archives now lists both locations for guns shipped to this dealer however it is accepted that their New York location was just an office which existed primarily to obtain and ship arms to their retail store in Mexico City. Wexell & DeGress was famous for embellishing the guns they sold and I am confident that they applied the nickel finish when new. Overall the pistol retains approximately 45% period retailer applied nickel finish with the balance worn and flaked to gray/plum. Gripstraps have been polished with fine buffing marks. Heavy holster wear on both sides of the muzzle with some scattered pinprick pitting on the cylinder and along the top of the ejector housing. The ivory grips are slightly undersized along the front and back and nearly flush on the butt yet fit well enough overall and give a really cool look. They show moderate hand wear along the edges and have a pleasing mellowed color with some natural grain checks on the butt and very fine scattered polishing swirls. Clear Colt barrel address, three-line patent dates, “45 CAL” marked triggerguard, and matching original serial number “63539” stamped on the frame, barrel, backstrap, triggerguard, and cylinder. Original blade front sight, loading gate, and ejector assembly with brass spring. The hammer, trigger, and cylinder pin have all been polished bright and are correct and/or original. Several screws are correct replacements. The first safety click doesn't hold as it should but otherwise the action functions very smooth and crisp with five clicks. Cylinder locks up very tight. The bore shows good strong rifling overall with wear and pitting just at the very muzzle and moderate blackpowder frosting throughout. Western shipped Colts such as this are highly prized for their frontier history. Provenance: Dick Maxwell family estate, property of a gentleman, The Charles Marx collection. *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.
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 63539
Barrel Length: 7 1/2
Finish: Nickel
Manufacture Date: 1881
Extras: Factory Letter
Grips: Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory
Price: $6,995.00
SALE PENDING
Description:
Documented Desirable Mexico City Shipped Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Nickel Plated with Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory Grips & Texas History, .45 Cal, mfg. 1881 with 7 ½" barrel. This authentic Wild West Colt was originally shipped to Wexell & DeGress in Mexico City and purportedly owned by a Texas Marshall. Morphy's sold this revolver in May 2020 at which time it was fitted with a pair of carved phoenix ivory grips and accompanied by a Texas Deputy Marshall badge, military gunbelt rig and family album which have since been lost by the succeeding owner. To quote Morphy's description; “This revolver, along with the included collection of artifacts, is believed to have been the former property of Dick Maxwell, Dick was the son of ”Horse" Maxwell. Maxwell is reported to have been the Marshall of a small South Texas town named Bluffton located south of Llano Texas. The collection was purchased from a descendant family estate". The gun now wears a set of checkered Fleur-de-Lis ivory grips and comes (only) with a 2025 Colt factory letter as well as a copy of an older letter from 2004. The letters confirm the gun's original configuration as .45 caliber, barrel length not listed (standard 7 ½"), blue finish, stocks not listed (standard walnut), shipped to Wexell & DeGress, Mexico City, Mexico, & New York, November 15th, 1881. Upon discovering in recent years that Wexell & DeGress had an office in New York City Colt Archives now lists both locations for guns shipped to this dealer however it is accepted that their New York location was just an office which existed primarily to obtain and ship arms to their retail store in Mexico City. Wexell & DeGress was famous for embellishing the guns they sold and I am confident that they applied the nickel finish when new. Overall the pistol retains approximately 45% period retailer applied nickel finish with the balance worn and flaked to gray/plum. Gripstraps have been polished with fine buffing marks. Heavy holster wear on both sides of the muzzle with some scattered pinprick pitting on the cylinder and along the top of the ejector housing. The ivory grips are slightly undersized along the front and back and nearly flush on the butt yet fit well enough overall and give a really cool look. They show moderate hand wear along the edges and have a pleasing mellowed color with some natural grain checks on the butt and very fine scattered polishing swirls. Clear Colt barrel address, three-line patent dates, “45 CAL” marked triggerguard, and matching original serial number “63539” stamped on the frame, barrel, backstrap, triggerguard, and cylinder. Original blade front sight, loading gate, and ejector assembly with brass spring. The hammer, trigger, and cylinder pin have all been polished bright and are correct and/or original. Several screws are correct replacements. The first safety click doesn't hold as it should but otherwise the action functions very smooth and crisp with five clicks. Cylinder locks up very tight. The bore shows good strong rifling overall with wear and pitting just at the very muzzle and moderate blackpowder frosting throughout. Western shipped Colts such as this are highly prized for their frontier history. Provenance: Dick Maxwell family estate, property of a gentleman, The Charles Marx collection. *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.
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 63539
Barrel Length: 7 1/2
Finish: Nickel
Manufacture Date: 1881
Extras: Factory Letter
Grips: Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory
Price: $6,995.00
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Guns International #: 103041728
1873 Colt Single Action Army .45 Revolver Mexico City Shipped Texas History 1881 Ivory Nickel Blackpowder Wild West SAA Cowboy Pistol
SALE PENDING
Description: Documented Desirable Mexico City Shipped Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Nickel Plated with Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory Grips & Texas History, .45 Cal, mfg. 1881 with 7 ½" barrel. This authentic Wild West Colt was originally shipped to Wexell & DeGress in Mexico City and purportedly owned by a Texas Marshall. Morphy's sold this revolver in May 2020 at which time it was fitted with a pair of carved phoenix ivory grips and accompanied by a Texas Deputy Marshall badge, military gunbelt rig and family album which have since been lost by the succeeding owner. To quote Morphy's description; “This revolver, along with the included collection of artifacts, is believed to have been the former property of Dick Maxwell, Dick was the son of ”Horse" Maxwell. Maxwell is reported to have been the Marshall of a small South Texas town named Bluffton located south of Llano Texas. The collection was purchased from a descendant family estate". The gun now wears a set of checkered Fleur-de-Lis ivory grips and comes (only) with a 2025 Colt factory letter as well as a copy of an older letter from 2004. The letters confirm the gun's original configuration as .45 caliber, barrel length not listed (standard 7 ½"), blue finish, stocks not listed (standard walnut), shipped to Wexell & DeGress, Mexico City, Mexico, & New York, November 15th, 1881. Upon discovering in recent years that Wexell & DeGress had an office in New York City Colt Archives now lists both locations for guns shipped to this dealer however it is accepted that their New York location was just an office which existed primarily to obtain and ship arms to their retail store in Mexico City. Wexell & DeGress was famous for embellishing the guns they sold and I am confident that they applied the nickel finish when new. Overall the pistol retains approximately 45% period retailer applied nickel finish with the balance worn and flaked to gray/plum. Gripstraps have been polished with fine buffing marks. Heavy holster wear on both sides of the muzzle with some scattered pinprick pitting on the cylinder and along the top of the ejector housing. The ivory grips are slightly undersized along the front and back and nearly flush on the butt yet fit well enough overall and give a really cool look. They show moderate hand wear along the edges and have a pleasing mellowed color with some natural grain checks on the butt and very fine scattered polishing swirls. Clear Colt barrel address, three-line patent dates, “45 CAL” marked triggerguard, and matching original serial number “63539” stamped on the frame, barrel, backstrap, triggerguard, and cylinder. Original blade front sight, loading gate, and ejector assembly with brass spring. The hammer, trigger, and cylinder pin have all been polished bright and are correct and/or original. Several screws are correct replacements. The first safety click doesn't hold as it should but otherwise the action functions very smooth and crisp with five clicks. Cylinder locks up very tight. The bore shows good strong rifling overall with wear and pitting just at the very muzzle and moderate blackpowder frosting throughout. Western shipped Colts such as this are highly prized for their frontier history. Provenance: Dick Maxwell family estate, property of a gentleman, The Charles Marx collection. *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. Antique: Yes Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 63539 Barrel Length: 7 1/2 Finish: Nickel Manufacture Date: 1881 Extras: Factory Letter Grips: Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory Price: $6,995.00 Contact Seller |
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Guns International #: 103041728
1873 Colt Single Action Army .45 Revolver Mexico City Shipped Texas History 1881 Ivory Nickel Blackpowder Wild West SAA Cowboy Pistol
Description:
Documented Desirable Mexico City Shipped Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Nickel Plated with Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory Grips & Texas History, .45 Cal, mfg. 1881 with 7 ½" barrel. This authentic Wild West Colt was originally shipped to Wexell & DeGress in Mexico City and purportedly owned by a Texas Marshall. Morphy's sold this revolver in May 2020 at which time it was fitted with a pair of carved phoenix ivory grips and accompanied by a Texas Deputy Marshall badge, military gunbelt rig and family album which have since been lost by the succeeding owner. To quote Morphy's description; “This revolver, along with the included collection of artifacts, is believed to have been the former property of Dick Maxwell, Dick was the son of ”Horse" Maxwell. Maxwell is reported to have been the Marshall of a small South Texas town named Bluffton located south of Llano Texas. The collection was purchased from a descendant family estate". The gun now wears a set of checkered Fleur-de-Lis ivory grips and comes (only) with a 2025 Colt factory letter as well as a copy of an older letter from 2004. The letters confirm the gun's original configuration as .45 caliber, barrel length not listed (standard 7 ½"), blue finish, stocks not listed (standard walnut), shipped to Wexell & DeGress, Mexico City, Mexico, & New York, November 15th, 1881. Upon discovering in recent years that Wexell & DeGress had an office in New York City Colt Archives now lists both locations for guns shipped to this dealer however it is accepted that their New York location was just an office which existed primarily to obtain and ship arms to their retail store in Mexico City. Wexell & DeGress was famous for embellishing the guns they sold and I am confident that they applied the nickel finish when new. Overall the pistol retains approximately 45% period retailer applied nickel finish with the balance worn and flaked to gray/plum. Gripstraps have been polished with fine buffing marks. Heavy holster wear on both sides of the muzzle with some scattered pinprick pitting on the cylinder and along the top of the ejector housing. The ivory grips are slightly undersized along the front and back and nearly flush on the butt yet fit well enough overall and give a really cool look. They show moderate hand wear along the edges and have a pleasing mellowed color with some natural grain checks on the butt and very fine scattered polishing swirls. Clear Colt barrel address, three-line patent dates, “45 CAL” marked triggerguard, and matching original serial number “63539” stamped on the frame, barrel, backstrap, triggerguard, and cylinder. Original blade front sight, loading gate, and ejector assembly with brass spring. The hammer, trigger, and cylinder pin have all been polished bright and are correct and/or original. Several screws are correct replacements. The first safety click doesn't hold as it should but otherwise the action functions very smooth and crisp with five clicks. Cylinder locks up very tight. The bore shows good strong rifling overall with wear and pitting just at the very muzzle and moderate blackpowder frosting throughout. Western shipped Colts such as this are highly prized for their frontier history. Provenance: Dick Maxwell family estate, property of a gentleman, The Charles Marx collection. *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.
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 63539
Barrel Length: 7 1/2
Finish: Nickel
Manufacture Date: 1881
Extras: Factory Letter
Grips: Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory
Price: $6,995.00
SALE PENDING
Description:
Documented Desirable Mexico City Shipped Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Nickel Plated with Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory Grips & Texas History, .45 Cal, mfg. 1881 with 7 ½" barrel. This authentic Wild West Colt was originally shipped to Wexell & DeGress in Mexico City and purportedly owned by a Texas Marshall. Morphy's sold this revolver in May 2020 at which time it was fitted with a pair of carved phoenix ivory grips and accompanied by a Texas Deputy Marshall badge, military gunbelt rig and family album which have since been lost by the succeeding owner. To quote Morphy's description; “This revolver, along with the included collection of artifacts, is believed to have been the former property of Dick Maxwell, Dick was the son of ”Horse" Maxwell. Maxwell is reported to have been the Marshall of a small South Texas town named Bluffton located south of Llano Texas. The collection was purchased from a descendant family estate". The gun now wears a set of checkered Fleur-de-Lis ivory grips and comes (only) with a 2025 Colt factory letter as well as a copy of an older letter from 2004. The letters confirm the gun's original configuration as .45 caliber, barrel length not listed (standard 7 ½"), blue finish, stocks not listed (standard walnut), shipped to Wexell & DeGress, Mexico City, Mexico, & New York, November 15th, 1881. Upon discovering in recent years that Wexell & DeGress had an office in New York City Colt Archives now lists both locations for guns shipped to this dealer however it is accepted that their New York location was just an office which existed primarily to obtain and ship arms to their retail store in Mexico City. Wexell & DeGress was famous for embellishing the guns they sold and I am confident that they applied the nickel finish when new. Overall the pistol retains approximately 45% period retailer applied nickel finish with the balance worn and flaked to gray/plum. Gripstraps have been polished with fine buffing marks. Heavy holster wear on both sides of the muzzle with some scattered pinprick pitting on the cylinder and along the top of the ejector housing. The ivory grips are slightly undersized along the front and back and nearly flush on the butt yet fit well enough overall and give a really cool look. They show moderate hand wear along the edges and have a pleasing mellowed color with some natural grain checks on the butt and very fine scattered polishing swirls. Clear Colt barrel address, three-line patent dates, “45 CAL” marked triggerguard, and matching original serial number “63539” stamped on the frame, barrel, backstrap, triggerguard, and cylinder. Original blade front sight, loading gate, and ejector assembly with brass spring. The hammer, trigger, and cylinder pin have all been polished bright and are correct and/or original. Several screws are correct replacements. The first safety click doesn't hold as it should but otherwise the action functions very smooth and crisp with five clicks. Cylinder locks up very tight. The bore shows good strong rifling overall with wear and pitting just at the very muzzle and moderate blackpowder frosting throughout. Western shipped Colts such as this are highly prized for their frontier history. Provenance: Dick Maxwell family estate, property of a gentleman, The Charles Marx collection. *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.
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 63539
Barrel Length: 7 1/2
Finish: Nickel
Manufacture Date: 1881
Extras: Factory Letter
Grips: Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory
Price: $6,995.00
Guns International #: 103041728
Guns International #: 103041728
1873 Colt Single Action Army .45 Revolver Mexico City Shipped Texas History 1881 Ivory Nickel Blackpowder Wild West SAA Cowboy Pistol
Description:
Documented Desirable Mexico City Shipped Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Nickel Plated with Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory Grips & Texas History, .45 Cal, mfg. 1881 with 7 ½" barrel. This authentic Wild West Colt was originally shipped to Wexell & DeGress in Mexico City and purportedly owned by a Texas Marshall. Morphy's sold this revolver in May 2020 at which time it was fitted with a pair of carved phoenix ivory grips and accompanied by a Texas Deputy Marshall badge, military gunbelt rig and family album which have since been lost by the succeeding owner. To quote Morphy's description; “This revolver, along with the included collection of artifacts, is believed to have been the former property of Dick Maxwell, Dick was the son of ”Horse" Maxwell. Maxwell is reported to have been the Marshall of a small South Texas town named Bluffton located south of Llano Texas. The collection was purchased from a descendant family estate". The gun now wears a set of checkered Fleur-de-Lis ivory grips and comes (only) with a 2025 Colt factory letter as well as a copy of an older letter from 2004. The letters confirm the gun's original configuration as .45 caliber, barrel length not listed (standard 7 ½"), blue finish, stocks not listed (standard walnut), shipped to Wexell & DeGress, Mexico City, Mexico, & New York, November 15th, 1881. Upon discovering in recent years that Wexell & DeGress had an office in New York City Colt Archives now lists both locations for guns shipped to this dealer however it is accepted that their New York location was just an office which existed primarily to obtain and ship arms to their retail store in Mexico City. Wexell & DeGress was famous for embellishing the guns they sold and I am confident that they applied the nickel finish when new. Overall the pistol retains approximately 45% period retailer applied nickel finish with the balance worn and flaked to gray/plum. Gripstraps have been polished with fine buffing marks. Heavy holster wear on both sides of the muzzle with some scattered pinprick pitting on the cylinder and along the top of the ejector housing. The ivory grips are slightly undersized along the front and back and nearly flush on the butt yet fit well enough overall and give a really cool look. They show moderate hand wear along the edges and have a pleasing mellowed color with some natural grain checks on the butt and very fine scattered polishing swirls. Clear Colt barrel address, three-line patent dates, “45 CAL” marked triggerguard, and matching original serial number “63539” stamped on the frame, barrel, backstrap, triggerguard, and cylinder. Original blade front sight, loading gate, and ejector assembly with brass spring. The hammer, trigger, and cylinder pin have all been polished bright and are correct and/or original. Several screws are correct replacements. The first safety click doesn't hold as it should but otherwise the action functions very smooth and crisp with five clicks. Cylinder locks up very tight. The bore shows good strong rifling overall with wear and pitting just at the very muzzle and moderate blackpowder frosting throughout. Western shipped Colts such as this are highly prized for their frontier history. Provenance: Dick Maxwell family estate, property of a gentleman, The Charles Marx collection. *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.
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 63539
Barrel Length: 7 1/2
Finish: Nickel
Manufacture Date: 1881
Extras: Factory Letter
Grips: Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory
Price: $6,995.00
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Description:
Documented Desirable Mexico City Shipped Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Nickel Plated with Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory Grips & Texas History, .45 Cal, mfg. 1881 with 7 ½" barrel. This authentic Wild West Colt was originally shipped to Wexell & DeGress in Mexico City and purportedly owned by a Texas Marshall. Morphy's sold this revolver in May 2020 at which time it was fitted with a pair of carved phoenix ivory grips and accompanied by a Texas Deputy Marshall badge, military gunbelt rig and family album which have since been lost by the succeeding owner. To quote Morphy's description; “This revolver, along with the included collection of artifacts, is believed to have been the former property of Dick Maxwell, Dick was the son of ”Horse" Maxwell. Maxwell is reported to have been the Marshall of a small South Texas town named Bluffton located south of Llano Texas. The collection was purchased from a descendant family estate". The gun now wears a set of checkered Fleur-de-Lis ivory grips and comes (only) with a 2025 Colt factory letter as well as a copy of an older letter from 2004. The letters confirm the gun's original configuration as .45 caliber, barrel length not listed (standard 7 ½"), blue finish, stocks not listed (standard walnut), shipped to Wexell & DeGress, Mexico City, Mexico, & New York, November 15th, 1881. Upon discovering in recent years that Wexell & DeGress had an office in New York City Colt Archives now lists both locations for guns shipped to this dealer however it is accepted that their New York location was just an office which existed primarily to obtain and ship arms to their retail store in Mexico City. Wexell & DeGress was famous for embellishing the guns they sold and I am confident that they applied the nickel finish when new. Overall the pistol retains approximately 45% period retailer applied nickel finish with the balance worn and flaked to gray/plum. Gripstraps have been polished with fine buffing marks. Heavy holster wear on both sides of the muzzle with some scattered pinprick pitting on the cylinder and along the top of the ejector housing. The ivory grips are slightly undersized along the front and back and nearly flush on the butt yet fit well enough overall and give a really cool look. They show moderate hand wear along the edges and have a pleasing mellowed color with some natural grain checks on the butt and very fine scattered polishing swirls. Clear Colt barrel address, three-line patent dates, “45 CAL” marked triggerguard, and matching original serial number “63539” stamped on the frame, barrel, backstrap, triggerguard, and cylinder. Original blade front sight, loading gate, and ejector assembly with brass spring. The hammer, trigger, and cylinder pin have all been polished bright and are correct and/or original. Several screws are correct replacements. The first safety click doesn't hold as it should but otherwise the action functions very smooth and crisp with five clicks. Cylinder locks up very tight. The bore shows good strong rifling overall with wear and pitting just at the very muzzle and moderate blackpowder frosting throughout. Western shipped Colts such as this are highly prized for their frontier history. Provenance: Dick Maxwell family estate, property of a gentleman, The Charles Marx collection. *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.
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 63539
Barrel Length: 7 1/2
Finish: Nickel
Manufacture Date: 1881
Extras: Factory Letter
Grips: Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Ivory
Price: $6,995.00
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