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Texas Independence Day: Firearms

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 135

Antique U.S. Marked Colt 1873 Single Action Army 45 LC Revolver W/ Letter

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,400
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Serial: 113949 on frame (mixed SN parts)
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co. (c. 1885)
Model: 1873 Single Action Army
Caliber: 45 LC
Barrel length: 7.5 in.
OAL: 13 in.
Condition: Good Antique-refinished; newer wood grips have light handling marks; barrel, cylinder & trigger guard/backstrap have been reblued w/ some pitting/ rust present underneath; moderate handling marks; frame has fading case colors w/ some light pitting visible; bore has darkened from pitting w/ worn rifling; needs mechanical work; hammer pull is clunky & improperly timed; cylinder lock up is good & tight; roll markings are shallow from refinish
Includes: Colt Letter shipping it to U.S. Government inspector on January 7, 1885. Parts are mixed w/ no matching SNs
Marked: frame is marked "U.S." on left side; "D.F.C." inspector marked above SN on frame; "G" marked under SN on backstrap

Provenance: A Kerrville, Texas estate

No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique

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