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Category - .45 Colt Revolvers - Colt Revolvers - Antique

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.45 Colt Revolvers
Colt Revolvers - Antique

Colt Single Action Army Artilery Revolver with Archives Letter MFG July 1883

Description:
Colt Single Action Army Revolver SN 95742 with Archives Letter manufactured July, 1883.

Coms with Colt Letter Stating "Delivered to U. S Government Inspector Located at Colt plant, July 20, 1883".

Arsenal reissued for Spanish American War. 

The Colt Single Action Army, or “SAA” revolver, is doubtless the classic sixgun most associated in our folklore with the American West. Introduced in 1873, the basic design remained-with a few interruptions-in production and is manufactured today by Colt and other firms.
U.S. military-purchased SAAs are among the most eagerly sought-after historic sidearms of the era, having been used from the Indian Wars into the early 20th century by the U.S. Army. They were originally issued with 7½" barrels in .45 Colt.
Between 1895 and 1903, the government had nearly 17,000 of its SAAs reconditioned and rebuilt by the Springfield Armory and the Colt factory. Most of these guns had the barrels shortened to 5½".
These refurbished revolvers were issued to troops in the Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection, and have been nicknamed “Artillery Models” by collectors, since a few of them were issued to Artillery units. These will have “U.S.” stamped on the frame, along with inspector initials on various parts.

Old lettered initials AF on right grip. 

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Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Colt`
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 95742
Barrel Length: 5.5 inches
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Action: SAA