^Lot 3311 ORIGINAL FIRST GEN BLACK POWDER FRAME COLT SAA

REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 87534. Mfg. 1883 Bbl. 7 1/2" with blade front sight & block letter barrel address without dashes. Front left side of trigger guard bow marked "45 Cal". Left side of frame has 3 line patent dates. Full nickel finish. 1 Piece smooth walnut grip has matching number in backstrap channel. Matching numbers on frame, butt & trigger guard frame. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter stating the following: Serial Number: 87534 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: Not Listed / Finish: Nickel / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Hartley & Graham / Address: New York, NY . Date of Shipment: February 10, 1883 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 50". CONDITION: metal parts retain 20% original nickel finish; balance has flaked away. Frame & cyl. show evidence of cleaning with sharp edges have been lightly rounded. Grip has been lightly sanded & refinish with scattered spots of varnish remaining. Left grip shows a couple old moderate scratches. Bore retains strong rifling with frosting in grooves. Mechanically sound with some minor play in action, all 4 clicks present and hold strong at full cock. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (01-28605/BH). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.