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Category - Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique

Category
Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen
Colt Revolvers - Antique

1873 Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver .44-40 Rare Etched Panel 4 3/4" Nickel Carved Steer Head Ivory 1883 SAA Cowboy Pistol

Description:
High Condition Model 1873 Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver, Nickel Plated with Carved Steer Head Ivory Grips & Factory Letter, .44-40 WCF, mfg. 1883 with 4 ¾" barrel. This is a stunning Wild West era blackpowder frame Colt Single Action in excellent condition. The overwhelming majority of etched panel .44's made during this period had 7 ½" barrels making those with shorter 5 ½" and 4 ¾" lengths quite rare. Overall the pistol retains 80%+ bright factory original nickel finish with notable fire bluing visible on all screws. Colt factory carved steer head ivory grips are from a later vintage dating to about the 1920's but are spectacular in their own right and fit the gun amazingly well. They feature original silver rampant horse medallions and the steer head is fitted with ruby eyes and a gold nose ring. Grips have a wonderful creamy yellow color with attractive natural age checking and no chips or cracks. Clear two-line barrel address, patent dates, “44” barrel marking, “44 CF” marked triggerguard, and fully intact legible “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER” acid etched panel. Matching original serial number “93167” stamped on frame, triggerguard, and backstrap. Original hammer, trigger, loading gate, ejector assembly with brass spring, full blade front sight, fire blued cylinder pin, and all original fire blued screws. The first safety click sits low but otherwise the action is incredibly strong and crisp and functions flawlessly with four clicks. One of the best actions I've felt in some time. Cylinder locks up like a vault with little to no play. Great bore with clean sharp rifling and only light blackpowder frosting. Included factory letter confirms the gun's original configuration as .44-40, 4 ¾" barrel, nickel finish, grips not listed (standard rubber), shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, New York, July 11th 1883. Hartley & Graham was one of the premier suppliers of Colts across the country and to the American West in particular through their popular mail order catalog. A very hard gun to find in this condition with an absolutely classic cowboy look! *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.

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Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .44-40 Winchester (.44 WCF)
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 93167
Barrel Length: 4 3/4
Finish: Nickel
Manufacture Date: 1883
Extras: Factory Letter