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Colt Single Action Army 45 Colt SN: 114810

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Colt Single Action Army 45 Colt SN: 114810
Early Vintage First Generation SAA 'Peacemaker' single action revolver manufactured circa 1885, shipped in 1886. Research of Colt records places this serial number to be in the middle of a range for revolvers delivered under a US Army contract (including Artillery and Cavalry length barreled guns). The cylinder and frame are stamped "DFC" (David F. Clark), which supports this being manufactured for an Army contract, subsequently sold as a commercial gun when the allotted contractual quantity of 2000 guns was met, making this a "contract overrun" revolver. Sub-Inspector marked "G" on trigger guard and backstrap. This revolver is blued, with hard rubber "Rampant Colt" logo grips, 4-3/4" barrel. Serial number repeated on grip straps. Cylinder is un-numbered. Barrel has two line address, no marking on left side, caliber marked on left side of trigger guard. Bore is about very good, bright with strong rifling, some light pitting near muzzle. Charge holes appear smooth with some darkness. Retains approx 20% finish with traces of bluing in protected areas, most metal showing a brownish gray color with bare metal on edges and high spots. Screw heads show marring to slots, several show bright niter blue color. Traces of case color in corners of frame and on sides of hammer, otherwise light gray or brown color. Grips are good to very good with very little smoothing of features, likely later replacements. Inside of grip panels shows scratched-in different serial number on both panels. Action is smooth with tight lock up, although the hammer notches are damaged and the hammer does not stay on full cock. No half cock notch remaining. Included letters from Colt and from John Kopec. The Colt letter verifies this exact configuration left the factory and was shipped to J.F. Schmelzer & Sons Arms Co in Kansas City MO on Jan 26, 1886. The Kopec letter details Army contract guns being documented with serial numbers one or two digits off in both directions. Condition is NRA Very Good (mechanical issues) *** Antique Firearm ***