Guns International #: 100898655
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Guns International #: 100898655
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Seller: timetoletgo
Company: Southern Ohio Gun Member Since: 8/8/17
First Name: Phillip
Last Name: Flannagan
State:
Ohio
Zip: 45036
Country: United States
Phone:
(513) 706-2565
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 20
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Certified Check, Money Order, Postal Money Order
Rare and Desirable Nickel Plated Colt Single Action Army Chambered in 22 Rimfire w/ Factory Letter
Description: Documented and highly desirable rare black powder nickel plated Colt .22RF Single Action Army revolver with factory letter. Serial no. 1853, 22 RF cal., 7 1/2" bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber eagle grips. Colt Single Action Army revolver with two Colt factory letters dated 1979 and 1985. Both letters describe Single Action serial number "1853" as caliber .22 with 7 1/2-inch barrel, nickel finish and "rubber" grips. Both letters state that this revolver was shipped to the Bandle Arms Co, in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 21, 1889. Colt manufactured a total of 107 Single Action revolvers that were chambered for the .22 RF cartridge. These revolvers are in a special serial number block between serial number 1689 and serial number 1892. Surviving .22 RF Single Action revolvers are rare. Kopec, Moore and Graham estimate that fewer than 12% (nine) of the .22 RF Single Action revolvers were nickel plated. This revolver has the distinctive rimfire frame with rectangular firing pin aperture used on .44 RF and .22 RF revolvers and special hammer with rimfire firing pin. The ejector rod has the 'oval' head introduced around 1885. The revolver has a nickel-plated finish with niter blue screws. The two piece, black, hard rubber grips are checkered and have the Rampant Colt trademark in an oval at the top and the Eagle and Shield motif at the bottom. "22 CAL" is stamped on the underside of the barrel and on the left front trigger guard bow. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the Fourth Style address: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S. A." in one line. The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt 'Three-Date/Three-Line' patent dates. The assembly number "184" is stamped on the inside of the loading gate. A "C" inspection mark is stamped in the hammer well below the firing pin aperture. The serial number, "1853" is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Condition: Extremely fine. The revolver retains about 75% plus of the original nickel-plated finish. The finish is flaking on the barrel at the muzzle, along the forward edges of the frame and top strap and on the edges of the trigger guard, hammer and loading gate. The nickel plating on the sides of the frame, trigger guard, hammer and back strap has a dull, frosted, finish. Much of the nickel plating on the front and sides of the cylinder has flaked away. The serial numbers and markings remain sharp. The very fine original hard rubber grips have crisp checkering and very sharp Rampant Colt and Eagle and Shield embossing. The action is tight and functions well. This is an original, extremely fine documented, example of a nickel-plated, caliber .22 RF Single Action revolver; one of the rarest and most sought after variations of the Colt Single Action Army. This is believed to be one of the finest examples of an original .22 Colt SAA in existence! SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 1853 Caliber Info: 22 RF |
Guns International #: 100898655
Guns International #: 100898655