AMERICAN DOUBLE ACTION FIRST MODEL, (BLACK POWDER) For Sale

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The American Double Action First Model, produced between 1884 and 1904, is a historically significant revolver available in .32, .38, or .44 centerfire calibers. This versatile firearm features a pull pin cylinder release, with 5-shot configurations for .38 or .44 calibers and 6-shot for .32 caliber. Barrel lengths include 2 1/2, 4 1/2, or 6 inches, and the standard finish is nickel, with a rare blue finish option. Four distinct variations mark its evolution: the First Variation (1884) with a round barrel, nickel trigger guard, and offset rear retaining pin; the Second Variation (1884-1887) without the offset pin; the Third Variation (1888-1897) featuring an octagon barrel; and the Fourth Variation (1898-1904) with an octagon barrel, blue trigger guard, and engraved company details. These characteristics make it a sought-after item for collectors, showcasing late 19th to early 20th-century craftsmanship and innovation.