Hi everyone I just inherited this Colt from my grandfather. I have been doing some research on it to try to prove that it is in fact authentic, and I came across this chat form. I am curious if you guys think I should purchase a Kopec letter to prove it. There are no military inspection stamps...

I recently inherited two old colt pistols that belonged to my great grandfather and grandfather that have been in the family for at least 80 years to the best of my knowledge. I looked up serial numbers, the first being a colt SAA frontier six shooter in .44 cal with all matching serial numbers...

I have a Colt Single Action Army revolver that I have owned for 30 years and I have questions about it. I will describe it as below and attempt to take picture too. 5.5" rounded barrel, with the following roll die stamp (top of barrel - single line) COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A...

Before all the abusive comments about messing with an all original parts 1st Gen SAA, here is the story. This gun was purchased new by my 4th great grand father who was a civil war veteran and post war sheriff (Arkansas, Washington Co.). It was matched with a Colt Lighting (same year of mfg)...

I have been trying to locate a colt saa 44-40. I am looking to shoot it so thinking I need to stay with 3rd gen but interested in folks thoughts. While an older 1st gen would be extremely cool, not sure I want to incur that level expense for as much as I hope to use it. Also was thinking a 5 1/2...