A Colt Single Action Army Cavalry model, serial 54401, made in 1880 in .45 Colt with the 7.5-inch barrel and carrying DFC inspection markings. The metal shows pitting and fire scale under an even artificial patina. All numbers match, though the supplier believes the barrel and cylinder numbers were likely refreshed, and the grips are replacements.

This is a well-worn military Colt rather than a high-condition one, and the listing is candid about the refreshed numbers, the replacement grips and the applied patina. It suits a collector who wants a Cavalry model with the DFC inspection and the 1880 date in the collection and can accept the condition for what it is. It is not a shooter, and an independent look at the markings is worth arranging if originality drives your decision.

Key features

• Colt Cavalry model, serial 54401, made 1880
• .45 Colt, 7.5-inch barrel, DFC inspected
• Pitting and fire scale, artificial patina
• Numbers match; barrel and cylinder likely refreshed
• Replacement grips

It ships to the licensed FFL dealer you pick at checkout, where the federal Form 4473 and background check are completed.