Original U.S. Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver Made in 1883 with 4 ¾" Barrel and Factory Letter - Serial 90390 Sharps Rifle The Battle of Ia Drang

The Battle of Ia Drang was unusual in that U

It looks like it may have been reglued to the front side of the cap when the stitching failed

consistent with an example that saw real service on the field

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

Since 1865

Original U.S. Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver Made in 1883 with 4 ¾" Barrel and Factory Letter - Serial 90390 Sharps Rifle The Battle of Ia DrangOriginal 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.