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This gun was in the first shipment of 5 ½ guns Colt delivered. I t was sent to and ordered by Colt’s
London Office in a response to demand in England for shorter barrels. These guns were among the very first Colt SAA’s
ever made as Colt didn’t begin production until late in 1873 and this gun was made before March of 1874. It still has
its London Casing which was done for Colt on most all the guns of this period. It also has a nickel finish which, while the
gun letters as blue is proper for a London Colt as Colt’s agent (and brother in law) knew Nickel guns sold better in
England. So, this gun was nickel before it was ever sold by Colt in London. The markings are very sharp
as are all the edges. The bore is MINT, the grips are excellent as well. A fine, historic, Colt. $17,500. SOLD!
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C002 Colt SAA made in 1876 This is a very
early Colt Single Action that was delivered to H.D. Folsom and Company in a shipment of 50 in December 1876. HD Folsom did
a famous display of Colts in early 1877. It is possible that this gun was in that display. While this Colt
letters as a “Blue” gun, there are two possibilities—either HD Folsom bought it as a blue gun and nickel
plated it (something they did very often) before it sold to the end purchaser -OR- the
Colt records are inaccurate or illegible as to finish and it was nickel plated by Colts subcontractor (as were all Colts of
this period)—a position held by Ron Graham and other Colt experts I have spoken with about this gun. The funny thing
is both Colt and HD Folsom probably used the same contractor—Adams Nickel Plating Company. One thing
is for sure—the finish on this gun is as old as the gun itself. The action is perfect and the bore is very good. Most
original varnish remains on the original wood grips. This is one beautiful gun. $18,500.00
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C003 Colt Lightning If condition
is everything, then this gun has everything. You can find a better 1877 Colt but you will pay “grown-up money”
for it. This gun has very little wear, a perfect action and as good a finish as you could want. A very
pretty gun with the trademark fire blue showing up beautifully on the back of the hammer and trigger. A superb Colt. $2700.00
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C004 Colt SAA 32 WCF made in the 1920’s Near
Mint This is a gun that
is almost unbelievable. It has a mint bore, 95% of the original finish, if it didn’t have some poor storage marks, it
would look brand new. I have rarely seen better case color on a 1920’s Colt. It just “pops”.
It is a 32WCF with a 7 ½ barrel. This particular set up is great for shooting. It don’t kick and is very
accurate. Sweet gun. $7500.00
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C005 Colt Frontier Six Shooter --Factory Reconditioned This is a very interesting gun. Every major part of this gun has a factory bin number from when it
went back to have work done. I suspect that at least a few parts were re-nickeled. This gun letters as nickel plated. It is
from the era that should have an etched panel but it has rolled markings instead. I propose that this gun went back to the
factory sometime in the 1880’s or 1890’s as the markings are consistent with markings of that time period.
Since the etched panel almost always wore off quickly, Colt remarked the barrel with the correct caliber marking of
the time it was re-nickeled. This gun does not have an ampersand “&” or a star “*”
marking as later factory reworks had. The bin numbers are a definite sign that the work is factory. The barrel is serial numbered
to the gun as is proper for the year it was made. This is an absolutely correct example of a factory reconditioned gun. The
most desirable caliber for the period. $ 7500.00 SOLD!
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C006 Colt Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter This is one of the
most desirable configurations for a Single Action Army. It has a 4 ¾ barrel, Etched Panel (very Legible) and a pair
of eagle grips. The action and bore are very good and it has most of its original nickel plating. This
gun is all original and letters all the way. You just cannot find these anywhere (but here!) $9950.00
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C007 Colt Rolled Panel Frontier Six Shooter This is one of the
most beautiful Colts I have. The nickel plating is absolutely factory and letters as such. It has most of it remaining on
the gun with some areas where it has worn or flaked off. The symmetry of all these effects makes for a striking gun. Look
at the edges and markings on this gun! It is what we Colt collectors really look for. Of course this is one of the most desirable
configurations in a Colt, 44-40, Ivory grips (not in the letter—they almost never are), great patina, great bore and
action. A real centerpiece for any collection. $12,750.00
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C008 Colt SAA 38 WCF made in 1911 This is an all original Colt Single Action Army made in the heyday of Colt manufacturing. According to John Kopec,
and most Colt experts, Colt made its best guns from about 1900 to 1914. If you look closely at this gun, you will see it has
almost all of its very vivid case color! The bore is very good and the action is perfect. The screws appear to be perfect
as well. I don’t even believe the grips have been off the gun! The 7 ½ barrel and 38 WCF chambering are fairly
unusual for this time period. $5,750
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