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COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 /EAGLE GRIPS..1884

1884 w/ ORIGINAL BADGE, HAMBURG, ARK.

PRICE: $4,950

” THE GREAT WILDERNESS”, This is what this area was called. Geographically the town of Hamburg ( named after Hamburg Germany, as many names in Arkansas were, like Stuttgart etc…) sat at a confluence of rivers and later Railroads. This 5-1/2 inch SAA , Serial No.11084X, left the Colt factory as a Nickel finish in 1884. Currently you can see about 15-20% nickel still present, mostly barrel, ejector tube and back strap. ALL factory markings are vividly clear, and ALL serial numbers are matching. The Eagle H/R grips show only normal hand wear.

This is a REAL badge, it has on the reverse a cartouche of the badge maker, Northwest Stamp WCR. The town was founded in 1854, and was a Confederate strong hold for supplies and troops. It provided farming products, and river transportation, later two railroads arrived: the Ark, La & Gulf Railroad, and the Mo. Pac. RR. Following the Civil War, as in many places, conflicts arose, culminating in 1884 with two vigilante lynching's. This is the year this Colt arrived 1884, you can see there was a demand for Police and firepower. As with all things eventually the town settled into a commercial center.
The balance of the revolver is a soft untouched original light /medium gray patina. IMPORTANT: The working actions of this Colt are PERFECT in every aspect, NO mechanical issues, ALL parts are original.
The men in town still sporting their tall boots and Stetson Hats ! @ 1885