Original U.S. Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver made in 1878 with 7 ½" Barrel & Factory Letter - Serial 42498 Antique Cartridge Firearms however the valves are stuck

however the valves are stuck open

This revolver was nickel plated at some point

Definitely an opportunity for further research

When the Highland CEF reserve regiments were called up

It also has a regimental or rack designation of H / 47 on the side of the socket

Original U.S. Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver made in 1878 with 7 ½" Barrel & Factory Letter - Serial 42498 Antique Cartridge Firearms however the valves are stuckOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is every School boy's dream! A real Cowboy six gun! This great frontier worn Colt SAA (Single Action Army) Revolver has a "gunfighter friendly" original long 7 1 2" barrel and lovely worn walnut grips. Original blued from the factory, it now shows a worn oxidized patina overall. This definitely looks to be an example that saw long use on the frontier, giving it an impossible to duplicate look! The revolver's