DFC COLT SAA US ARTILLERY REVOLVER

SERIAL NUMBER 55289. BARREL 5.5". CALIBER .45 COLT. MADE IN 1880. Nice all matching number 1890-91 converted cavalry revolver that simply had the barrel shortened but retain the balance of original matching nmuber parts rather than hodge podge put together. Left side of frame has stong US. Frame has DFC stamp as does the cylinder along with base of barrel. Original donut head ejector. Front sight taken down a bit.Original walnut grips replaced with commercial pre war grips that show some chipping. All legends are sharp. Needs cylinder retaining pin re cut as head is shot. Bore is sharp. Locks up tight but action really needs to be re cut for the proper four clicks. Finish is basically a smooth blue brown patina with some silver patina on shroud. A decent pair of grips and a little TLC and this will be a nice Indian Wars Colt. ANTIQUE