Description
C479 FACTORY ENGRAVED ANTIQUE COLT SAA IN 45 Colt; 7-1/2 inch round barrel chambered in 45 Colt caliber that has a shiny bore with crisp rifling. Smaller and lower black powder profile blade front sight. Most nickel finish remains on the barrel which appears to be a later replacement that has been engraved to match the gun. Nice crisp markings on the barrel address. Nickel plated frame retains about 70% nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with mostly well defined factory engraving consisting of floral scrollwork on beaded backgrounds. Fan motifs on the recoil shield and loading gate and top of the back strap and wavy zig-zag line and dot designs. The high quality engraving on this revolver displays the characteristics of deluxe patterns associated with Colt Master Engraver Cuno Helfricht and his shop. Colt Patent markings on left side of frame are visible. Of the period pearl grips are very good with a few age lines and chips with highly attractive lustrous colors. Crisp functioning action. This Intermediate Black Powder Colt was made in 1883 as confirmed by the Colt Factory Letter. It was shipped to Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri. A good looking factory engraved antique Colt Single Action Army revolver.
ANTIQUE $ 12,375.
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