Original U.S. Colt .45cal Nickel-Plated Single Action Army Revolver made in 1884 with 4 3/4" Barrel & Factory Letter - Serial 108642 Russian Ordnance When dropped it would burst

When dropped it would burst at a given height igniting the magnesium flare which burned while the bomb

Army in 1867 as a Captain in the 14th Infantry Regiment and was Assistant Engineer building the Washington Monument that was dedicated in 1885

As this is rifle serial number 150924

There is not any other noticeable damage we can see

There were also apocryphal claims that the comb was designed to deflect saber blows

Original U.S. Colt .45cal Nickel-Plated Single Action Army Revolver made in 1884 with 4 3/4" Barrel & Factory Letter - Serial 108642 Russian Ordnance When dropped it would burstOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is every School boy's dream! A real Cowboy six gun! This Nickel Plated Colt SAA (Single Action Army) Revolver has a "gunfighter friendly" original 4 3 4" barrel and lovely worn Colt hard rubber grips, bearing both the Colt "Pony" and the Federal Eagle. The revolver's serial number is 108642, which dates production to 1884. It has the serial number on the frame, trigger guard, and grip frame, making this an "ALL