I have purchased 2 1st gen Colt 1873s (at a good price). Both mechanically work just fine. Both are 4 3/4" barrels. One has the old type black powder frame while the other is early 1900s. My issue is both weapons have been 'beautified' by an unknown bubba who polished off many markings...
Back in the 70s I was with something called GSA FPS which was a uniformed security police force. I worked in the DC area. I went to FLETC in the mid 70s and met the Treasury load there for the first time. I also met some of the folks who developed it.
My issued revolver back then was a...
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