^Lot 243 Colt Single Action Army .45 Colt SN: 73231

1st Generation' Single action revolver manufactured circa 1882. Features 7-1/2" barrel, fixed sights, single piece walnut grip, center pin held by screw, contoured ejector rod head. Bore is good condition, several pitted areas, some strong rifling present. Charge holes are very good. Metal surfaces are a slightly mottled brown with some gray color, some small traces of blue in protected areas, some bare metal on edges. Wood grip is good condition, with some small traces of what appears to be white paint, should clean off. Serial number matched on frame, triggerguard, back strap, and cylinder. Assembly number "7699" on the loading gate. One line Colt address on top of the barrel, 3 line patent dates on the left frame, and left triggerguard marked "45 CAL". Matching cylinder stamped "D.F.C.", which shows this pistol was inspected for Military use at one time, no U.S. stamp, sold commercially by Colt. Action is smooth, all markings clear/readable. Comes with a great holster rig, a California style "Slim Jim" brown leather holster with period belt. Some separation on the upper right of the holster, both belt and holster are intact, have seen hard use. Includes Colt factory letter that confirms the configuration of this revolver. It was one of ten revolvers shipped to Liddle & Keading Company, San Francisco, California on February 27th, 1882. Also included with the letter is a history of this Company. (Wells Fargo shotguns were obtained from Liddle & Kaeding) Condition is NRA Very Good. Antique Firearm.