December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2021
Third Generation Single Action Army manufactured by Colt in 1979. Left side of barrel is stamped "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 SPECIAL", with Colt's single line address across the top. Left side of frame bears patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Features include a nickel finish, 4 - 3/4" barrel, standard Single Action Army pattern front & rear sights, as well as 2-piece smooth wood grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, grip straps, and cylinder, with the grips matching via a handwritten number on their interiors. Revolver is accompanied by its matching factory box containing its styrofoam insert and hangtag. Also included is a Colt Network Repair Stations instruction letter, as well as a receipt from Bill's House of Guns dated 02/14/80. CONDITION: Metal components retain virtually all of their original factory applied nickel finish, exhibiting few signs of extensive handing overall. Cylinder bears no drag line. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips show a couple minor marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise fine. Box shows some exterior wear overall, with a tear on the rear lid. A truly excellent Third Generation Colt Single Action Army revolver that the discerning Colt enthusiast would find to be a difficult example to upgrade from. MLW