Antique 1883 Colt Single Action Army – Nickel, Black Powder Frame, Factory Letter
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$100 consumer rebate with purchase of any “NEW” Colt revolver
Excludes Colt Single Action Armies (P1840, P1850, and P1870)
Valid on purchases October 15 – December 31, 2025
Last day for consumer redemption is January 15, 2026
Rebate Available
$100 Consumer Rebate with a purchase of an Optics-Ready 1911 (O1070CCS-OR & O1072CCS-OR)
Valid on purchases October 15 – December 31, 2025
Last day for consumer redemption is January 15, 2026
$100 Consumer Rebate with a purchase of an Optics-Ready 1911 (O1070CCS-OR & O1072CCS-OR) Valid on purchases October 15 – December 31, 2025 Last day for consumer redemption is January 15, 2026
Description
Antique 1883 Colt Single Action Army – Nickel, Black Powder Frame, Factory Letter
This 1883 Colt Single Action Army revolver offers collectors a direct connection to America's Gilded Age with documented provenance. Shipped to Hartley & Graham, one of the era’s most prominent arms dealers, on March 15, 1883, this revolver comes with a Colt factory letter confirming its original configuration: .45 Long Colt, 4 ¾-inch barrel, nickel finish, and walnut grips.
Built on a black powder frame, this classic six-shooter reflects honest age-related wear and has been non-professionally refinished. The revolver retains its nickel appearance but shows signs of vigorous cleaning, with some pitting, softened edges, and grip wear consistent with its "OF – FAIR" condition rating. Despite its condition, the documented shipment and factory letter make it a compelling piece for any serious Colt or Old West collector.
Ideal as a historical display, restoration candidate, or research example, this antique Colt remains a tangible symbol of 19th-century American craftsmanship and frontier trade.
Specifications:
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Colt |
| Model | Single Action Army |
| Type | Revolver |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Long Colt |
| Barrel Length | 4.75 inches (round) |
| Finish | Nickel (non-professionally refinished) |
| Frame Type | Black Powder Frame |
| Grip | Walnut |
| Year of Manufacture | 1883 |
| Shipped To | Hartley & Graham, New York |
| Factory Letter | Included |
| Condition Rating | OF – FAIR / NPRF – Refinished |
| Classification | Antique |
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