Single Action serial number ?

brummiejim

Hi, Experts. I came across a Single Action, .44-40 cal., serial number 113,xxx, with the letter G following the serial number. What does the G stand for, what does it mean? Thanks Jim

Spider7115

A "Single Action" what? Colt? Ruger? Uberti?

If a Colt, it shouldn't have a G unless it was some sort of commemorative. Otherwise, it would either have "SA" at the beginning or end of the serial number (if 2nd or 3rd Generation) or no letters at all if a 1st Generation.

The Colt .22 caliber "Peacemaker" had a "G" or "L" prefix but not suffix.

brummiejim

It was a Colt Single action. It's an old gun, not a 2nd or 3rd generation. Thanks Jim

nmyers

I think we need to need photos --- of the SN everywhere it is stamped on the gun.

Neal

perry shooter

First generation Colt single actions Had the serial number on early models in three places FRAME, TRIGGER GUARD, Grip frame They originally would all match Then there was the loading gate that will have a number stamped on that you CAN SEE WHEN LOADING GATE IS OPENED .However this most likely be only a few digits and will NOT be part of the serial but rather should match a nmber on the frame that can only be seen with the trigger guard removed from the frame.

edit Made in 1884 should have etched barrel COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER on Barrel I also THINK 44C on trigger guard.

bigborefan

If it was a Colt military artillery, the G could be one of the US government inspectors named John Greer. I've seen a few Arties stamped with G.

Spider7115

quote:Originally posted by bigborefan
If it was a Colt military artillery, the G could be one of the US government inspectors named John Greer. I've seen a few Arties stamped with G.

Yes, it could be an inspector's stamp but it wouldn't be part of the serial number. We really need pictures.

TRAP55

Maybe not a Colt at all?
Great Western did make some SAA's in .44/40, and they used some Colt parts, like the hammers with the Colt logo. Their serial numbers usually have a "GW" prefix though.