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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD
Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver
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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver, #197344, .32 WCF (.32-20) cal., 4.75'' round barrel with blade front sight, marked with maker's name and address in two lines on top and ''32 W.C.F.'' at left; 6-shot fluted round cylinder is marked ''422'' on rear face; solid frame has long top sighting groove, right-side hinged loading gate (batch marked ''2088'') and marked with the two-line 1871-72-75 patent dates to the left of a circular ''Rampant Colt'' logo; two-piece steel gripstraps and two-piece checkered hard rubber grips having the Rampant Colt logo within an oval relief panel at top. Mfg'd ca. 1900, originally with blued barrel, cylinder and gripstraps, case hardened frame and hammer. Frame is #197344; cylinder and gripstraps are #195422. Condition is very good as configured. Barrel and ejector rod retain approx. 20% blue, mostly in protected areas, straps have good traces of blue, cylinder is gunmetal gray; frame shows case colors at front but has largely slivered out. Grips show sharp checkering and details with highpoint wear, no marks and fit well. Edges and markings are sharp; action is smooth; bore is bright with sharp rifling. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (C&R/PPT)