Original U.S. Colt Single Action Army .45cal. Artillery Model Revolver Built on 1874 Production Serial No. 11554 Frame with U.S. Surcharge and Ainsworth-Inspected Trigger Guard Russian Issue Equipment The Imperial Japanese Army (IJA

The Imperial Japanese Army (IJA "Army of the Greater Japanese Empire") was the official ground-based armed force of the Empire of Japan from 1868 to 1945

The badge continues as part of the 509ths uniform today

Metal finish is a nice lightly worn gray color

• Sterling CIB

The brass grip and knuckle guard is retained but it was mounted on an SMLE number 4 spike bayonet and it is contained in a spike bayonet scabbard with web frog

Original U.S. Colt Single Action Army .45cal. Artillery Model Revolver Built on 1874 Production Serial No. 11554 Frame with U.S. Surcharge and Ainsworth-Inspected Trigger Guard Russian Issue Equipment The Imperial Japanese Army (IJAOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Colt Single Action Army . 45 caliber revolver in later Artillery Model configuration, built around an early 1874 production frame, Serial No. 11554. Originally manufactured as a full length U. S. military revolver, it was subsequently rebuilt with a 5 inch barrel and mixed government inspected components as part of the militarys Artillery Model alteration program. The crisp U. S. marking on