colt saa 44-40

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...