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Originally Posted by tabs
You actually missed it.. it has a sn in the 39K range...it is probably 2nd year production.... our Poster here failed to show some pertinent infoin his pix...
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Yup, I missed that. Byron - tabs has offered some
very important information...
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Originally Posted by tabs
The question becomes is the frame marked US, on the left grip panel is there an stamped govt cartouche, in this sn range an A for Ainsworth govt inspectors mark. The shorter barrel indicates that this would was cionverted from being a Calvary 7.5 B to an Artillery 5.5 B by Colt or Springfield from the late 1890's.
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I believe that work was performed as a part of the recommissioning of these guns prior to shipment to the Philippines. The Philippine Insurrection was in full swing, and the revolver and caliber (.38 Long Colt) that replaced the .45 Colt chambered SAA in service had proven to be completely inadequate against drugged up Moro tribesmen. Too many soldiers and officers found dead with empty revolvers and big spear wounds through their chests. The old Peacemaker, once reissued, demonstrated the inherent stopping power of the .45 Colt chambering and put an end to that nonsense.
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Originally Posted by tabs
More over and here is what is IMPORTANT is if it is a US govt Colt, IT FITS IN THE CUSTER RANGE...you can check the known sn blocks to see if is likely...If it can be tied to the 7th Cav and Custer well...a new Porsche might be on your horizon..
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And a new house. Maybe even a boat. Byron, if you haven't already, it might be worth looking into this.