Original U.S. Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver Made in 1883 with 4 ¾" Barrel and Factory Letter - Serial 90390 Sharps Rifle a half-cock notch on the

a half-cock notch on the cocking piece/firing pin assembly served this purpose

Since 1865

the otherwise red solution would generate clouds of thick white smoke

The only real issue is that the celluloid plastic top liner has deteriorated over time

The second button hole from the top has two medal ribbons installed

Original U.S. Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver Made in 1883 with 4 ¾" Barrel and Factory Letter - Serial 90390 Sharps Rifle a half-cock notch on theOriginal 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 short 4 " barrel and a lovely worn Colt walnut grips. Originally fully nickel plated, the revolver has lost almost all of that finish, with just a few traces left, including one next to the frame serial number. It now displays a lovely lightly oxidized patina.