Extremely rare Antique Colt London Pall Mall SAA Single Action Army Revolver in .455 Eley /Webley

Offered here is a rare superb, single action army Manufactured in 1882. The barrel in .455 Eley has the one-line Pall Mall London address on top, the frame has the three-line patent dates marking on the left side, and the left side of the trigger guard is stamped"455 CAL/E." London proofs are present on the barrel and cylinder. Matching serial numbers are found on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Colt manufactured only 1,150 standard frame first generation SAAs chambered in .455 Eley (see David Brown's "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 38). These .455 Eley Peacemakers were made for the British market and were only made from 1882 through fiscal year 1883-1884. There were only 633 SAA produced in this shown configuration ("The Official Record of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver 1873-1895"). Making this revolver both rare as well as highly desired and sought after among collectors. Fine. 40%original blue finish and 30% original case colors remain on the frame with the overall balance a mixture between smooth brown and gray patinas. There are a couple small patches of pitting. The grip is very fine with minor handling marks and retaining most of the original varnish.The Bore is excellent.Mechanically excellent with four tight clicks. This is a great rare original Colt SAA..Comes with original factory ledger information from Colt
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