Original U.S. Surcharged Artillery Model Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver made in 1875 with 5 1/2" Barrel & Carved Grips - Serial 16315 Edged Weapons with the CROWN / W

with the CROWN / W Cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm II on it

It looks like the exterior paint was stripped

In of itself this is no staggering work of art

Much of the original paint is still present

Original U.S. Surcharged Artillery Model Colt .45cal Single Action Army Revolver made in 1875 with 5 1/2" Barrel & Carved Grips - Serial 16315 Edged Weapons with the CROWN / WOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is every School boy's dream! A real Cowboy six gun! This very nice Colt SAA (Single Action Army) Revolver is one that has definitely had an interesting life! Normally, mismatched serial numbers on a Colt pistol are a reason to look away, however the U. S. stamped on the left side of the frame indicates that this is in fact an "Artillery Model", officially known as an "Altered Model" by the U. S. War department.