Original U.S. Surcharged "Artillery Model" Reworked Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver made in 1885 with 5 1/2" Barrel - Serial 116770 Madsen LMG today known as Mauritius

today known as Mauritius

230th Field Artillery Battalion

The pommel is now slightly loose

and in turn

The front of the barrel was turned down to be able to fit a bayonet

Original U.S. Surcharged "Artillery Model" Reworked Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver made in 1885 with 5 1/2" Barrel - Serial 116770 Madsen LMG today known as MauritiusOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is every School boy's dream! A real Cowboy six gun! This very nice Colt SAA (Single Action Army) Revolver is one that has definitely had an interesting life! Normally, mismatched serial numbers on a Colt pistol are a reason to look away, however the U. S. stamped on the left side of the frame indicates that this is in fact an "Artillery Model", officially known as an "Altered Model" by the U. S. War department.