It seems you've gotten some research accomplished already. Of course if this is too much stress on you around Christmas time you can always give it to me. If it is in fact a 1st generation SAA, is in good working order and with all original parts from that era the values can go from $3500 and up. Get it appraised, store it in a gun safe and insure it. Like most others on this site I'm only passing information I've found in a book and without actually looking at the real deal. You can also pay to have Colt provide a history of the revolver for a fee. Have it appraised and inspected by someone who is reputable and knows their stuff. The nickel plated revolver commands about a 30% less value from other finishes. All lettering on the weapon should be block stamped and on a civilian model the only serial number is on the butt. The 30th edition of The Blue Book of Gun Values puts serial numbers starting with 54,000 to 130,000 as being manufactured from 1876 to 1880. The originals should either be wood, or hard rubber. It would appear you have a first generation black powder SAA.
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