Colt Single Action Army mfg in 1891…

 

The world has moved on since this weapon was crafted by the folks at Colt in 1891.  There are precious few of these weapons left in existence, and even fewer still in this kind of condition.  Below you will see a series of photos and one video which captures the sound of the action.  It will be the last time the cylinder rotates until a serious buyer comes in to make an offer on this weapon.  I’m also attaching a clip from the Blue Book of Gun Values related to this weapon so that my clients have an idea on where to start with valuation. All Serial #’s match.  The Serial # begins 140XXX.  There is a fine patina on this weapon as you would expect with something of its age, but there is not a speck of rust anywhere on the weapon.  It has never been refinished and all of the screws appear to be original.  This weapon has the 4.75″ barrel and the checkered grips which both add value to the weapon.  This weapon has an unbelievably small amount of use on it based upon spring tension in the action and a general lack of wear.  It’s kind of mind boggling.  With the exception of the patina, you would think that this weapon just fell out of a time machine.    Colt’s Historical Archive Department is already running the history of this weapon for the shop.  They should be finished in a little less than three months.  If you intend on making an offer before the Historical Archive Department is finished with their investigation, make it an interesting one!  Enjoy.

 

 

Note the Late Black Powder SAA (Mfg. 1890-1896, ser. no. range 130,000-165,000) as the Serial for this weapon begins 140XXX.

 

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