The gun is in decent shape, nickle plated, no SA suffix or prefix. It has stag grips and is chambered in 38 special. patent #'s are on the side of the frame and read as follows:
PAT SEPT.19.1871
JULY2.72 JAN.19.75
No horse on the side of the gun.
It is stamped on the left side:
Colt Single Action Army 38 Special
Right side:
Colts mfg. CO. Hartford CT.USA
Serial number is stamped in three places that I can see, in front of the trigger guard, then again in front of that on the frame and on the toe of the butt.
I'm guessing this may be a first gen gun but I'm getting too confused over all the differences I read up on. Any help would be appreciated. I'm looking for approx age and value. It was left to my wifes son by her father and it's been around for awhile.
Again, thanks for any info you can provide.
Larry
PAT SEPT.19.1871
JULY2.72 JAN.19.75
No horse on the side of the gun.
It is stamped on the left side:
Colt Single Action Army 38 Special
Right side:
Colts mfg. CO. Hartford CT.USA
Serial number is stamped in three places that I can see, in front of the trigger guard, then again in front of that on the frame and on the toe of the butt.
I'm guessing this may be a first gen gun but I'm getting too confused over all the differences I read up on. Any help would be appreciated. I'm looking for approx age and value. It was left to my wifes son by her father and it's been around for awhile.
Again, thanks for any info you can provide.
Larry