Original U.S. Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver made in 1882 with 7 ½" Barrel - Serial 81253 Other European Militaria It was founded in 1839

It was founded in 1839 as America's first state military college and is the oldest public senior military college in the United States

Most men in the Group state that the winter of 1942-43 was the coldest

It is also marked with serial number 1499 on the barrel

Blue felt is solid with typical signs of age and use

The half round half octagonal barrel is 38" in total length currently

Original U.S. Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver made in 1882 with 7 ½" Barrel - Serial 81253 Other European Militaria It was founded in 1839Original Item: Only One Available. This is every School boy's dream! A real Cowboy six gun! This great frontier worn Colt SAA (Single Action Army) Revolver has a full length original long 7 1 2" barrel and definitely looks to have seen some things! It looks like it was originally nickel plated from the factory, but it now shows a worn oxidized patina overall, with just a bit of the original plating present, mainly on the right side of the frame. There