A .45 (Colt) 'Single Action Army' service revolver by Colt, no. 121030
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A .45 (Colt) 'Single Action Army' service revolver by Colt, no. 121030
Retaining some original blued finish, the barrel engraved Colt's PT.F.A.MFG.Co., Hartford CT U.S.A. (rubbed) along the top, with blade-foresight and ejector-rod, grooved top-strap, the left side of the frame (slight pitting) with three line patent date stamp and U.S, inspectors mark DFC, the butt with replacement hard-rubber grips (loose, chipped and crudely repaired)
7½in. barrel, recent London Black Powder proof
Sold for £1,062 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The serial number suggests that the revolver was completed in 1887

    Please note that the action is slightly defective

Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns

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