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Magnificent First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Relief Steer Head Carved Grip and Original Box - Serial no. 357371, 45 Long Colt cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, carved grips. The Colt Single Action Army Revolver is arguably the most iconic American handgun. In the hands of ranchers, cavalrymen, Native Americans, lawmen, and outlaws, the Peacemaker’s legacy was forged out in the hostile American West and continues to gain popularity among today’s collectors. Offered here is a very attractive, outstanding example of the legendary Peacemaker chambered in the iconic .45 LC caliber and
fitted with relief carved steer head grips. It is easy to imagine this SAA carried at the hip of a flamboyant rancher down at the border.
This revolver was manufactured in 1940, the last year of First Generation Colt Single Action Army revolver production. The barrel is marked with
the two-line Hartford address on top and “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY
45” on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the Colt triangle “VP” proof mark and the number “4”. The revolver wears a set of silver Rampant Colt medallion grips
featuring a relief steer head carved on the right panel. Both grip panels
are numbered to the gun. The assembly number “103” appears on the loading gate and rear of the frame. The matching serial number appears
on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and both grip panels. Blue finish with casehardened frame and blade front and frame notch rear sights. Complete with the original black hinged lid box numbered to the gun with end label reading “IVORY” over “RUBBER” for the grips and “Cvd Steers Hd Ivory” sticker on the top lid end flap, “Shooting Suggestions” pamphlet, and wire brush.