The early "black-powder-frame" single-action revolvers are easily recognized by the cylinder pin retaining mechanism. On the "old model" black-powder-cartridge frames, the cylinder pin is retained by a single screw in the front of the frame, below the barrel, forward of the cylinder (above...
An offshoot of the standard SAA is the Colt Cowboy single action revolver . . . Externally the Cowboy is a SAA clone dimensionally identical to the original. This all steel revolver comes with a traditional blue metal finish and a color cased frame. The grips are walnut. Internally, however...
That friend invited me along to assess the revolver. No other backstory or provenance on this one. No Colt archives letter, either. Serial number dates the piece to 1896 with the single line address on the 7 1/2 inch barrel which is marked 38 W.C.F. All three serial numbers match. ...
Colt Single Action Army Limited Edition 150th Anniversary 45 Colt, 7.5" Barrel, Case Hardened Frame, Engraved Cylinder/Barrel, Walnut Grip, 6rd $6,424.99 Very Low Stock Compare Quick view Colt Python Combat Elite 357 Magnum, 3" Barrel, Stainless Steel, G10 Grips, 6rd $1,513.99 $...
First, offhand fire. The Python is made for fire double-action and it is among a very few revolvers that are hardly at a disadvantage in double-action fire at long range versus single-action fire. Let the revolver roll in recoil, allow the trigger to reset during recoil and bring it ...
and I jumped on the opportunity. He met me at the Sheriff’s Office and handed it over and I was floored. Here was a very nice classic Colt Agent with most of the finish intact. I checked the serial numbers through the Sheriff’s Office, made sure the gun wasn’t stolen (it was ...
@nathan: Your serial number has nothing to do with your model number per se. Colt has been using the “SP” prefix in their serial numbers regardless of the actual model number dating as far back as 1963. However, to make some sense of their serial system, the prefix in the serial num...
D-Frame revolvers that was perfect for the Cobra--a hammer shroud that covered all but the tip of the hammer. This attachment permitted the Cobra to be drawn from concealment without the hammer hanging up but still permitted it to be cocked for precise, single-action shooting if so desired...