Original U.S. 1877 Colt Nickel-Plated Single Action Army Revolver Serial 38495 with Vintage Holster and Belt Scandinavian Militaria On the left side of

On the left side of the brass pistol frame a sliding bar exposes the hidden powder pan for the second shot once the first one has been expended

with its design inspiring other militaries around the world

and striker spring retainer

When I pulled up on the far bank of the wadi

There is a lot of information regarding this Swiss manufacturer who started business in 1848 to be found on the Internet

Original U.S. 1877 Colt Nickel-Plated Single Action Army Revolver Serial 38495 with Vintage Holster and Belt Scandinavian Militaria On the left side ofOriginal Item: One Only. This is an Original Colt SAA (Single Action Army) Revolver Serial number 38495, which indicates it was manufactured in 1877. It has a 6 3 4" barrel marked with COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG Co. HARTFORD. CT. U. S. A. which is crisp and easy to read. The finish is nickel plated with much of it remaining. The patent dates on the left side of the frame show dates of 1871, 1872 and 1875. The trigger, frame and back strap have matching