Desirable Custom Colt Cowboy Single Action All Blue Revolver & BoxOur Assessment: Aimed at the Cowboy Action Shooting competitor, Colt's Cowboy model retains the appearance of the classic Single Action Army, but with some features more desirable to the competitor and recreational shooter including a transfer-bar safety mechanism. The blue finish has a medium polish instead of the high polish of the SAA and the frame is cast rather than forged, allowing the model to be offered at a notably lower price than the SAA. Introduced in 1999, the Cowboy had a fairly short production run. As with many such models, their short production run makes them a desirable model for the collector who wants one of each model produced by Colt and this example is in excellent condition. Coming in its original box, it will suit the collectors, but it was made for shooting and should prove equally suited to all of your .45 Colt revolver needs. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding! Please note: The case/sleeve label notes that the finish is blue/color case finish which is standard for the Colt Cowboy. Our determination is that the all-blue finish on the revolver IS the customization, thus earning the "Z" in the model number.
Make: Colt
Model: Cowboy
Serial Number: TF08904
Year of Manufacture: 2001
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Side Loading-Gate Revolver
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch integral to the topstrap.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition. Also included is a set of checkered black plastic Colt grips, also in excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Full Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a thin, faint turn line, mostly not through the finish. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a two-piece blue cardboard Colt box with serial-matching sleeve, the additional grips, and factory paperwork including manual.
CA LEGALITY: CA DEALER Transferable: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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