I guess I'll make an exception for this one. I saw it at my LGS a few days ago, had them put it on "hold" for me while I checked it out. I called back the next day and told them I wasn't going to get it, put it back on the shelf. When I told my wife she told me she wasn't going to listen to me whine and cry about how I should have bought that gun...now go get it.
So I did.
A USFA, SAA, in 45 Colt, with a 4 5/8" barrel. I knew these were supposed to be one of the finest single-action revolvers made "back in the day." I thought they wanted top dollar for it ($1300) but I've since learned that actually is a pretty good price for one of these. Especially in what appears to be unfired outside the factory, with box, papers, cloth bag, the works condition. That certainly doesn't happen to me every day. I was even able to get a 50 round box of 45 Colt ammo at the same time, for less than the cost of the gun.
So without further ado, welcome the newest member of my safe family...
The little envelope with the spent cartridge in the box says April of 2006. I have since verified that it is an all American made one (apparently they used some Uberti parts earlier).
And yes. I do plan to shoot it. Someone will ask.
So I did.
A USFA, SAA, in 45 Colt, with a 4 5/8" barrel. I knew these were supposed to be one of the finest single-action revolvers made "back in the day." I thought they wanted top dollar for it ($1300) but I've since learned that actually is a pretty good price for one of these. Especially in what appears to be unfired outside the factory, with box, papers, cloth bag, the works condition. That certainly doesn't happen to me every day. I was even able to get a 50 round box of 45 Colt ammo at the same time, for less than the cost of the gun.
So without further ado, welcome the newest member of my safe family...
The little envelope with the spent cartridge in the box says April of 2006. I have since verified that it is an all American made one (apparently they used some Uberti parts earlier).
And yes. I do plan to shoot it. Someone will ask.