colt saa 44-40 BP frame ??? safe to shoot? price?

[Weum817]

I saw a BP frame colt today made in 1882, is it safe to shoot this gun with bp loads or cowboy loads? Also what is this gun worth? has a 5 1/2 bbl all numbers match has a good + bore , most of the finish is long gone just a nice grey patina left. It also has the wooden grips.

[Rick]

I saw a BP frame colt today made in 1882, is it safe to shoot this gun with bp loads or cowboy loads? Also what is this gun worth? has a 5 1/2 bbl all numbers match has a good + bore , most of the finish is long gone just a nice grey patina left. It also has the wooden grips.

For estimate of value we need multiple close up pics. Wouldn't shoot with any other than original BP loading.

[Frank V]

I would not shoot any Colt SAA made before 1900 & serial # lower than 192,000 with anything but Black Powder. I might not even shoot it with Black Powder as they are irreplacable. I would love to have one, but might not shoot it.
Frank

[DFrame]

Only a qualified gunsmith can tell you if your gun is in shootable condition. It is a "Black Powder" only gun.