USFA Single Action Army Shopkeeper .45 Colt, 3.5 in Barrel, Birdshead Grip, Blackpowder Frame, Government Inspector DFC, Hartford-Made
This USFA Single Action Army Shopkeeper stands out with its Hartford, Connecticut barrel address, blackpowder-style frame, and Government Inspector "DFC" marking referencing U.S. Ordnance inspector David F. Clark. Configured with a 3.5 inch barrel, one-piece birdshead grip, and a functional ejector with bullseye head, it is a well-executed, U.S.-made reproduction that emphasizes period-correct details and quality fit and finish.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The barrel shows a few small scratches.
What’s Included
- USFA factory box
- Owner's manual
- USFA 'The Sixth Round' safety card insert
Hartford-made and clearly marked "USFA MFG CO, HARTFORD CT U.S.A." on the barrel, this revolver carries two-line Colt-style patent dates on the frame, underscoring its faithful reproduction approach. It is part of the Government Inspector series and bears the "DFC" marking, a nod to inspector David F. Clark.
The Shopkeeper configuration features a compact 3.5 inch barrel paired with a one-piece smooth wood birdshead grip that gives the revolver its distinctive profile. Despite the short barrel, it retains a functional ejector with a bullseye ejector-rod head, and a 6-shot fluted cylinder.
The blackpowder-style frame uses a screw-retained cylinder base pin, aligning with early Single Action Army construction details. The frame wears a color case hardened finish, while the cylinder and other components are blued, presenting the classic two-tone look.
Sights are fixed, with a front blade and a topstrap groove rear. The action is single-action-only, and the hammer uses a fixed firing pin, consistent with traditional SAA pattern design.
Made in the United States between 2004 and 2011, this full-size USFA embodies a collectible reproduction approach with attention to historical cues and high-quality fit and finish.