There is no indication of purposeful fakery and although the nickel plating is not original, it does certainly add to the mystique of this interesting revolver”. Kopec also notes “All markings remain in perfect condition.
Umarex Colt Saa Peacemaker Complete Valve Assembly Bagnall And. Umarex Air Colt Saa 45 Nickel Pearl 4 5 Mm 8309 Best. Colt Saa 45 7 5 Gold Edition Diabol 4 5mm Co2. Umarex Colt Peacemaker Blue Finish 177 Online Only 145 99. Trigger guard is stamped w/ initial “A” confirming inspection by ordnance sub inspector O.W. Colt Single Action Army Bb Part 1 Air Blog Pyramyd. Kopec further notes that replacement parts including the hammer, base pin, trigger & base pin screw are of the style used during the 1920’s & early 1930’s.įrame, grip straps & bbl. Kopec states “this revolver must certainly have a great story if we could know the details of its survival … If it had belonged to a Texas Ranger as pointed out in the note we received, then it may have been this ranger who returned this Colt to the Colt factory to be partially nickel plated.”. Right rear side of trigger guard bow stamped w/ Colt’s six pointed star indicating factory rework. Kopec goes on to explain that since the revolver is in it’s original configuration & missed the recall of 1893 “would strongly suggest it had escaped this recall being lost, stolen (deserter) or captured by the hostile indians prior to this recall.”ībl., frame, hammer & ejector have added nickel plating. There exists the possibility this revolver could have been issued to the 2nd or 7th Cavalry.
Kopec also notes “this serial number falls between 6198 & 6241 of which were issued to Company F, 2nd Cavalry as of Oct. 6269 was found at the site of Sitting Bull’s Camp in Saskatchewan.
Revolvers issued to the Seventh Cavalry just before their departure to the Black Hills were drawn from Lot Six. Research done by Colt Historian, John Kopec, shows “the subject revolver originated from within LOT SIX”. 1 Piece walnut grip w/ partially visible cartouche.