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...
In the January issue I did a feature onColt’s 3rd Generation of Single Action Army sixguns. So it’s only fitting to discuss their immediate predecessor—the 2nd Generation. Some even consider the 2nd Generation guns the best of all three generations. With the nationwide popularity of televis...
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...
@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...