Colt Single Action Army Black Powder Nickel 7.5″ – Antique .45 Colt Revolver (1884)

This black powder era Colt Single Action Army was manufactured in 1884 and wears a classic 7 1/2 inch barrel, full-length ejector housing, and one-piece walnut grip. The barrel shows the traditional Hartford address, with the frame marked by the three-line, three-date patent stamp and “45 CAL” on the trigger guard, confirming its .45 Colt chambering. Matching serial numbers are present on the barrel, frame, cylinder, and grip frame, which is always a plus for collectors.

Wearing an attractive period, likely retailer-applied nickel finish, this revolver has the look of a frontier sidearm that was dressed up for store display or presentation. About 70% of that nickel remains, with honest flaking, bubbling, and age patina on the high spots and edges that give it character without distracting from the overall eye appeal. The smooth one-piece walnut grip has been refinished at some point, still presenting well with expected handling marks and minor varnish loss.

Mechanically, the revolver is reported as fine, making it a desirable example for the Colt enthusiast seeking a genuine 19th-century Single Action Army with antique status and an eye-catching nickel finish—ideal for display, collection, or as a representative black powder Colt in a historic lineup.

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