This is a very pleasing Single Action in appearance from 1880. Yes, still a very early nickel gun. There is about10-15% original factory nickel present. The overall finish is a pleasing Plum color, and has never been cleaned or polished. It remains in a natural state of aging 145 years of all originality. There is just enough nickel remaining to give it great appeal and character. It seems to be fashionable in collecting today to have what is affectionately known as ” dirty nickel. antique SAA;s. The Colt has 100% perfcet working actions.
The original Walnut grips, even with 2% original varnish present. ALL factory applied markings are p0resent and very legible: barrel address, frame patents, ALL MATCHING serial numbers 58439. An extremely collectable Colt SAA, with the original 7-1/2 inch barrel
Comes with Colt Factory Letter , Simmons, St. Louis, 1880 , * just as you see the Colt !!
