Original U.S. Colt Single Action Army .38-40 Revolver made in 1897 with 5 1/2" Barrel & Factory Letter - Serial 172314 21st Century though the retaining strap leather

though the retaining strap leather has unfortunately deteriorated and snapped

People were not only buying photographs of themselves

The bolt cycles and dry fires correctly

but it is unfortunately not legible

Original U.S. Colt Single Action Army .38-40 Revolver made in 1897 with 5 1/2" Barrel & Factory Letter - Serial 172314 21st Century though the retaining strap leatherOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is every School boy's dream! A real Cowboy six gun! This Colt SAA (Single Action Army) Revolver has a "gunfighter friendly" original 5 1 2" barrel and lovely worn Colt hard rubber grips, bearing both the Colt "Pony" and the Federal Eagle. The revolver's serial number is 172314, which dates production to 1897. It has the serial number on the frame, trigger guard, and grip frame, making this an "ALL MATCHING"