Description:
Description:
This is an original First Generation Colt Single Action Army (SAA) Revolver in .32 W.C.F. caliber (.32-20). The Colt Peacemaker Model 1873 was the mainstay of the Frontier. This Colt, sn198908 shipped in 1900, is in all factory original condition, untouched by the restorer’s hands, still retaining 40% factory case color that has thinned to mostly silver, about 15% flaked factory blue, desirable 4 ¾” barrel with strong rifling, some frosting, clear lettering and stampings, excellent original screws, hard rubber grips with expected wear to the checkering, all matching serial numbers…just a delightful, honest example of a fine Colt from the turn of the century. The .32-20 was only 8% of the total production of Colt SAA revolvers, so represents a rather rare caliber. It is also a caliber that interchanged with the Winchester 1892 rifle so that a cowboy could have one batch of cartridges for both rifle and handgun. The ammunition is still available, and a recent gun writer dubbed the .32-20 the first “MAGNUM” .32 caliber cartridge, as it develops impressive speed and ballistics for a smaller caliber SAA. What a fun gun this would be to shoot some tin cans or jack rabbits with. Just imagine where this gun has been and the stories it could tell! The gun likely traveled the West, in the days there were still cowboys and drifters gambling in the saloon and gunfighting in the streets. It was likely ordered by a rancher or picked up at the General Store to carry while tending cattle and riding the range. The mechanics of the gun are excellent, with the timing of the action perfect and no play in the cylinder when cocked. Most of the SAA you see that are 123 years old have mixed replacement parts, amateur re-blued barrel with lettering and stampings buffed, and other maladies that lessen desirability. This fine Colt Peacemaker has been well maintained and is an excellent specimen for your collection or shooting pleasures. Thanks for looking!
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"***
Bores: Strong Rifling***
% Blue: 10%***
Sights: Front Blade, Rear Trench***
Action: SAO***
Ejectors or Extractors: Hand Eject***
Receiver Condition: 40%***
Screws: Excellent***
Trigger Type: Single***
Trigger Guard Color: 20%***
Stock***
Type: Hard Rubber***
Checkering Condition: Worn to 50%***
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We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
Condition:
Used - See Item Description
Brand:
Colt
Model:
198908
Caliber:
.32-20 (all)
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $85.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
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