USFA Rodeo 45 Colt

Ravenman · Post by **Ravenman** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:07 am

I bought a safe queen USFA Rodeo 45 Colt single action revolver 5 1/2" with Elk grips. A real nice gun and nearly perfect. Very accurate with Mag-Tech Cowboy loads, great timing and trigger.
Now my question. On the frame are following informations: Pat. Sept. 19, 1871, below July 2 - 72 and under this Jan. 19 - 75. Any idea what the dates say or mean? Thanks for your input.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:43 am

Those are the 3 Colt patent dates for that mechanism.

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:33 am

Bingo, and dates to celebrate.

Ravenman · Post by **Ravenman** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:05 am

Thank you Griff. Good to have some experts out there!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:44 am

No expert. If I was I could tell ya what each of those patents was for. But, I think the 1st 2 are the ejector rod & housing and the loading gate.

Gleedaniel13 · Post by **Gleedaniel13** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:55 am

Those are the 3 Colt patent dates for that mechanism.

I think patenting is very important so patent number should be put in the products itself.

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