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Antique Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD
Antique Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver
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Antique Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver, #72803, .45 Colt CF cal.,7.5" round barrel marked with maker's name and address, has standard sights, right-side ejector rod with crescent head (correct for 1881 production); fluted 6-shot round cylinder marked "B" on rear face; solid frame marked with the 3-line 1871-72-75 patent dates at left, has screw-retained arbor pin, right-side loading gate batch-marked "414"; 2-pc. steel gripstraps with early 1-pc. varnished walnut grips. Civilian model, mfg'd 1881. Condition is very good retaining approx. 10% nickel mainly on barrel and frame, the balance being aged dark-brown metal showing occasional erosion (heavier at muzzle, lighter elsewhere), and dings. Edges and markings are very good; visible serial numbers match; barrel and cylinder are unnumbered, which is correct for nickel-plated guns in this range. Gun appears to have all features original to 1881 year of production. Action is crisp; bore is clean showing scattered mild erosion and sharp rifling. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (Antique)