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Originally Posted by alanint
Most collectors call this a "campfire switch" and occured just as you describe. Early Colt SAA revolvers are often found with a mismatched cylinder, usually very close in serial numbers.
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Thanks for letting me know this configuration is common enough to have its own name. Both halves are in really good original condition so I didn't think each was salvaged from a damaged gun.
Is the serial number of the frame, 1323d, consistent with 1917 or is it too early?