Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this antique single action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt 1st Generation Intermediate Black Powder Single Action Army!
This Colt 1st Generation Intermediate Black Powder Single Action Army features the "U.S." stamping on the left side of its frame and “D.F.C.” (David F. Clark Inspector) stamped right above the serial number!
This Colt 1st Generation Intermediate Black Powder Single Action Army features the "U.S." stamping on the left side of its frame and “D.F.C.” (David F. Clark Inspector) stamped right above the serial number!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1st Gen. Intermediate Black Powder SAA
Serial: 115880
Date of Manufacture: 1885
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front and Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Single
Markings: Standard / This example features the three line, three date patent markings along with "U.S." on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard and “D.F.C.” (David F. Clark Inspector) right above the serial number.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Possibly the most recognizable handgun in the world, the Colt Single Action Army handgun is a single action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six rounds. It might surprise some fans of the Colt SAA that such was not its original name. In the beginning Colt called it their “Strap Pistol.” That was because it was the first of their handguns to have a top-strap over the cylinder.
When the first Colt “Strap Pistols” appeared circa November 1873, the new .45 Colt caliber was a milestone. It was designed for the US government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt’s Manufacturing Company and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. The new Colt revolvers bought by the U.S. Government for a price of $13.50, including a screwdriver, were all stamped “US” on the left side of their frames. However, government inspectors were very strict and rejected what the Colt firm considered perfectly fine handguns, for minor flaws. As early as 1874, many with that “US” already stamped on the frame were then given a full nickel-plated finish, one piece grips cut of ivory and sold on the civilian market.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1st Gen. Intermediate Black Powder SAA
Serial: 115880
Date of Manufacture: 1885
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front and Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Single
Markings: Standard / This example features the three line, three date patent markings along with "U.S." on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard and “D.F.C.” (David F. Clark Inspector) right above the serial number.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Possibly the most recognizable handgun in the world, the Colt Single Action Army handgun is a single action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six rounds. It might surprise some fans of the Colt SAA that such was not its original name. In the beginning Colt called it their “Strap Pistol.” That was because it was the first of their handguns to have a top-strap over the cylinder.
When the first Colt “Strap Pistols” appeared circa November 1873, the new .45 Colt caliber was a milestone. It was designed for the US government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt’s Manufacturing Company and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. The new Colt revolvers bought by the U.S. Government for a price of $13.50, including a screwdriver, were all stamped “US” on the left side of their frames. However, government inspectors were very strict and rejected what the Colt firm considered perfectly fine handguns, for minor flaws. As early as 1874, many with that “US” already stamped on the frame were then given a full nickel-plated finish, one piece grips cut of ivory and sold on the civilian market.
Any firearm or caliber adopted by the U.S. Army almost instantly becomes popular in the American civilian market. That was exceptionally true with what by then became known as the Colt Single Action Army. Consider this: by 1892 the U.S. Government had bought only about 37,000 SAAs, but by then the Colt factory had made and shipped a total of 144,000. Serial numbers of the SAA started with #1 and by 1940, when production ceased for the first time, ended at 357,859. During the early and mid-1870s production, that 7 ½” barrel length dominated. However, the civilian market expressed a desire for shorter lengths. In 1875 a 5 ½” barrel length was made standard.
Although the SAA has been offered in over 30 different calibers and various barrel lengths, its overall appearance has remained consistent since 1873. Colt has discontinued its production twice, but brought it back due to excessive demand.
Although the SAA has been offered in over 30 different calibers and various barrel lengths, its overall appearance has remained consistent since 1873. Colt has discontinued its production twice, but brought it back due to excessive demand.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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