Happy Thanksgiving everyone,
Yesterday a good friend showed me his new purchase (via gb) of what was advertised as a used Uberti SAA 4 3/4" barrel 45 Colt with a blued frame.
When he opened the two-piece black box, first thing he noticed was the bubble wrap and all the paperwork (owner's manual/tags/etc.) with US Pt FA headings.
Next thing was the U. S. PT F. A. roll mark on the barrel (along with HARTFORD, CT, USA on second line).
I can't link pictures at the moment, but his revolver is pretty much a dead ringer for this one, except for the following:
- barrel roll mark is U. S. PT F.A.
- two lines/dates on frame -- PAT JULY 25 1871 and PAT JULY 2 1872
- serial number is: P (over) 010834
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/707899929There is absolutely no evidence it's ever been fired.
So, it appears it's what USFA labeled a Full Dome Blue 4 3/4" barrel 45 Colt, as-new.
So, I'm just wondering if any of you folks could shed any more light about the particular model and the year it was made; I'm just curious given that USFA is no more.
I realize it's made of Uberti parts as it has a A UBERTI ITALY roll mark on the underside of the barrel.
And my friend won the auction for around $350.