The third was completely different, and is occasionally found in addition to the ampersand. The second was a small ampersand placed in the same location, from approximately 1920 to 1945. Unfortunately only the factory marked its refinished guns, while private individuals normally did not.The Colt company has used at least three different methods of marking handguns that are to be reworked and/or refinished, and while there is some disagreement among collectors as to exactly what these marks indicate, e.g., refinishing, major parts replacement, or both, it is the opinion of this writer that the first to be used was a six pointed star stamped on the rear right bow of the trigger guard, from approximately 1890 to 1920. Because of the demand for Peacemakers in excellent condition many have been reworked and/or reblued, both by private gunsmiths and by the Colt factory itself. While many factors determine the actual value, the single most important has to be the overall condition of the gun now, compared to the day it left the factory. Spurred by the popularity of television westerns in the 1950s and 60s, a standard pre-war, 1st generation single action in excellent condition has gone from $250 in 1960 to approximately $8,000 today, and in some cases much higher.Not every Colt Peacemaker, however, is worth thousands of dollars. It is without a doubt, the most copied revolver with over fifteen clones currently in production.Better known as the 'Peacemaker', this firearm has appreciated in value at an accelerated rate over the last fifty years. The b ack hard rubber grip was first introduced in 1882 but with eagle motif the style on this gun - the rampant Colt motif - became standard in 1896, as did the transverse cylinder pin (first introduced in 1892). This one has standard black checkered hard rubber grips. With no suffix and no prefix and the ' RAC' you do not have a second generation Colt. I found what I have researched to be a 2nd gen colt SAA revolver but am having trouble pin pointing it. VideoĬolt SAA 'RAC' 7 1/2in Discussion in 'The. Did Colt Saa Cylinders Have Markings On 1st Gen.1873-1940)One of the most well known handguns, and certainly the most collected revolver in the world, the Colt Single Action Army has been produced almost continuously since 1873, with only a minor interruption between 19. Or a complete discription.Here's some info from the Blue Book to show you how hard it is to help you with the info you have given.This only covers your serial number range and earlier COLT'S MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.: SAA - 1st Generation Civilan/Commercial (Mfg. There are too many variations for your revolver for anyone to even guess.Detailed pictures would help.
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