Only Colt knows and I don't think they will tell you. You could call and ask, you might get lucky.
based on serial number of an original colt SAA, 172596 was made about 1898........
No, because a plated metal is not a mixture of elements.
Use a magnet. If the gun is nickel plated, a magnet will stick to it.
probably some time after it was made. the military model was not nickel plated.
assuming it was nickel plated after market, it would lose value for that reason.....
By the color, obviously. NIckel plated flutes are slightly golden and well, silver plated, they have silver color.
The Nickel-Plated West - 1924 was released on: USA: 22 November 1924
The cast of The Nickel-Plated West - 1924 includes: Harry Sweet
Delta only carries nickel plated faucets. They carry a number of different finishes to help add kitchen/bathroom customization, without sacrificing durability. The finishes have been tested on over 100 home cleansers
200 or so
Silver plated nickel will have no resale value.
Are you sure it's nickel and not chrome?