Dug Up Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 Colt 4.75” Antique Relic
SOLD FOR: $1,225.00
LSB#: WY241213LR001
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army 1st Gen
Serial Number: Illegible due to corrosion
Year of Manufacture: Pre-1899, Antique
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver, Side Loading Gate, Six-Shot Cylinder
Markings: Due to extensive rust and corrosion, any remaining markings are either heavily worn or illegible. The serial number, patent markings, and barrel address are obscured by erosion.
Barrel Length: Approximately 4.75” (Heavy corrosion present)
Sights / Optics: The revolver has a fixed front sight blade integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a groove machined into the top strap. Both sights are significantly worn with rust accumulation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are one-piece wood, exhibiting severe wear, cracks, chips, and discoloration. The wood is heavily weathered, with deep grain exposure and surface degradation. The grip frame is corroded, with the backstrap and trigger guard showing heavy oxidation. The stocks rate in about Poor condition.
Type of Finish: Originally Blued, now Heavy Patina and Corrosion
Finish Originality: Original, now entirely worn and deteriorated
Bore Condition: Due to the firearm’s extreme corrosion and relic condition, the bore is heavily pitted and obstructed with rust. No rifling is remains intact.
Overall Condition: This revolver is in relic condition, retaining approximately 0% of its original finish. The entire surface is covered in rust, pitting, and corrosion, obscuring most original details. The cylinder is frozen, and the hammer does not cock due to rust accumulation. The screw heads are heavily corroded, with some missing or deteriorated beyond usability. The frame and barrel show heavy deterioration. Overall, this revolver rates in Poor relic condition.
Mechanics: The action does not function properly due to extreme corrosion. The hammer free and set loosely in the frame, and the cylinder freely rotates. This revolver is strictly a relic and is not in operable condition.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a leather belted holster with 4x 45 Colt cartridges. The holster rates in Fair to Good condition. The Rounds have verdigris around the headstamps.
Our Assessment: This revolver, a Colt Single Action Army has seen a hard life and now exists as a relic of the Old West. While no longer functional, it serves as a historical artifact, evoking images of the 19th-century American frontier. These revolvers were carried by lawmen, outlaws, and pioneers, making them one of the most iconic firearms in history.
For collectors, this piece represents a fascinating look at the effects of time on a historic firearm. Whether for display, restoration, or as a conversation piece, it carries the undeniable presence of a bygone era.
This revolver is being offered strictly as a non-firing relic. Bidders should be aware of its extreme condition and lack of functionality. However, as an antique pre-1899 firearm, it qualifies for direct ownership in most jurisdictions.
