USFA US Pre-War

USFA US Pre-War

Infobox Weapon
name= US Pre-War


caption= U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co. "US Pre-War"
origin= flagcountry|USA
type= Revolver
is_ranged=yes
service=
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designer= William Mason (Colt)
design_date= 1871
manufacturer= U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co.
unit_cost= from US $1,270 as of 22 July 2008 [ [http://www.usfirearms.com/pdf/USFA_2008_retail_prices.pdf "2008 USFA Retail Price List"] retrieved 22 July 2008]
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weight= 37 ounces (1 kg)
length= 10¼" (260mm with 4¾" barrel); 11" (279mm with 5½" barrel); 13" (318mm - with 7½" barrel)
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cartridge= .45 Colt, .44 Special, .44 WCF, .38 WCF, .38 Special, .32 WCF
caliber= .45,, .44, .38, .32
barrels= 4 ¾", 5 ½", 7½"
action= single action
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feed= 6-shot Cylinder
sights= The U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co. (USFA) US Pre-War ["US Pre-War" is a registered trademark of U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co.] ["see" [http://www.usfirearms.com/cat/prewar.asp U.S. Fire Arms The US Pre-War] web page, retrieved 22 July 2008.] revolver is machined from solid steel bar stock and features properly tempered springs and a hand-built action. [Lofgren, Todd. [http://www.usfirearms.com/pdf/gunsofoldwestsummer04.pdf "The Guns of Tombstone" Guns of the Old West] "Gun Test" Column, Harris Publications, Summer 2004, p. 18-23. "One of the finest replica Colts I've ever examined...Colt should get USFA to make their single actions." ] It is historically accurate [Venturino, Mike. [http://www.usfirearms.com/pdf/guns_magazine_oct2006.pdf "Montana Musings: Western Movies Live" Guns Magazine] October 2006, p. 8. Describes the black powder style "US Pre-War" pistols used by Brad Pitt in Warner Bros. 2007 film "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford".] to "First Generation" Colt Single Action Army revolvers built between 1873 and 1941, before World War II. The "US Pre-War" frame is finished in historically accurate "Old Armory Bone Case"; the rest is finished in "Armory Blue". ["Old Armory Bone Case" and "Armory Blue" are U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co. trademarks.] ["see" [http://www.usfirearms.com/pages/highres.asp USFA website] high-resolution images page for high resolution "US Pre-War" pictures.] It is available in many calibers with 4¾ inch, 5½ inch, or 7½ inch barrels. The "US Pre-War" can be built on either a cross-pin style frame, with square notch rear and square front blade sights; or it can be built on a black powder style frame, with "V" notch rear and blade front sight. It comes stock with hard rubber grips, an original serial number from First Generation production, and correct placement of assembly number in hidden places of the assembly. Custom order options, available for an additional fee, include choice of stocks: elephant ivory, stag antler, Tru-Ivory, standard or fancy Walnut in two pieces or one, wood checkering, or oversized grips. Engraving in choice of several coverages, engraving of signature on backstrap, stamping of initials or monogram, fire blue appointments, special or consecutive serial numbers, and a historic letter can be arranged. [cite web|url=http://www.gunblast.com/Cumpston_USFA-PreWar.htm|title=United States Firearms Co. Pre-War Single Action Army|last=Cumpston|first=Mike|date=30 September 2003|publisher=www.gunblast.com|language=US English|accessdate=2008-07-23 "The overall metal work was nothing short of perfection and the color case hardened frame, gate and hammer showed a brilliant pattern from all aspects...If anything, it is better than the original!"] The "US Pre-War" is entirely American made. ["see" [http://www.usfirearms.com/ U.S. Fire Arms website] retrieved on 10 July 2008 asserts that guns are "100% American made".] The "U.S. Fire Arms Safety and Instructional Manual for Single Action Firearms" describes safe handling procedures and user responsibility. ["see" [http://www.usfirearms.com/pdf/USFA_SA_manual.pdf U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co. "Safety and Instruction Manual"] for single action firearms, retrieved on 22 July 2008.]

See also

*U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Co.
*Cowboy

**Cowboy action shooting

*Western (genre)

*Six Gun

*Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
*Historical reenactment
*Gun law in the United States
**Gun laws in the United States (by state)
*List of modern armament manufacturers

External links

* [http://www.usfirearms.com USFA web site]

References


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