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Also it is convenient to take the wood stocks and cylinder out and clean inside for any Black Powder powder residues.

A military issued Colt SAA in great condition is very rare, a very special and highly priced piece of collecting so this could be the reason of the shooter cleaning the gun so often in order to preserve its condiition.

Regrettably old firearms firing blackpowder or early smokless with mercuric primers were much neglected in their days of use, specially in the field, or in military hands and that´s the reason most survive in poor condition. To find an specimen in great condition commands a high price today as they are rare.

Being a military isued example this handgun shows the special markings on the wood stocks and I can imagine also on its frame. Regrettably by some reason I can´t view the video.

I own several SAA both from the BP era and of later making. They are piece of history and a delight to shoot. I prefer the modern made ones to shoot as modern powder and primers make them easier to clean and safer to shoot though anyway I thoroughly clean each one after use as I make with any fine firearm.

Vintage models (as it happens with watches) have an special appeal, look and charm but I perfer to keep them as collector items mostly.

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