Original U.S. Surcharged Artillery Model Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver made in 1875 with 5 1/2" Barrel & Carved Grips - Serial 16315 Edged Weapons indicating 1942 manufactuer by Vossloh-Werke

indicating 1942 manufactuer by Vossloh-Werke GmbH in Westfalen

This number grew to 250 during the peak of their production

cast iron body filled with black powder and had a safety fuse that was lit with a match

It looks like the exterior paint was stripped

taking part in the expedition to Paraguay to obtain redress for the unprovoked firing up on the American ship Water Witch and to settle diplomatic difficulties

Original U.S. Surcharged Artillery Model Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver made in 1875 with 5 1/2" Barrel & Carved Grips - Serial 16315 Edged Weapons indicating 1942 manufactuer by Vossloh-WerkeOriginal 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.