Serial No. 12901X was shipped in 1889, and it factory letter's exactly as you see it: 7-1/2 inches, .45, blue, rubber grips. In addition, it was shipped to a major Western distributor. This Single action Army has about 15, possibly 20% of the original blue finish remaining. It is found mostly in protected areas: top of ejector housing, top of back strap, very strong on trigger guard, and it's base, plus bottom of butt. Also, small traces in flutes, but having turned to a pleasing plum patina.  The screw slots are all clean and not " buggered", also to include the cylinder pin head, by the way the original cylinder pin.  There are still strong traces of case color hardening on the frame and hammer. The mechanical action is perfect, with that exact crispness indigenous to a Single Action. The checkered hard rubber eagle grips are in exceptionally strong condition.

 All factory applied markings: such as barrel address, frame patents, caliber marking etc.. are ALL crisp and very legible. An excellent example of a black powder, long barrel .45. In 1990, this Single Action, was in the Hank Williams Jr. collection. An excellent opportunity for the Collector! PRICE $5,950

         NO EJECTOR

Serial No. 2741X, is quite unusual, and VERY scarce in it's configuration. The ejector less feature generally applied to ALL barrel lengths UNDER 4-1/2 inches. from 4-1/2 inches on up, the ejector rod and housing was almost always present. So, a long barrel, with no ejector is quite scarce! I would say, 99% of all 4&1/2 inch models have an ejector rod and housing. This "Lightning", has the Acid Etched panel on the left side of the barrel, and it is just slightly faded , BUT ALL there! This revolver has about 95-97% of all it's original Colt Factory Nickel Plate finish, and some traces of blue on the screw heads. The hammer reverse, and trigger have about 65% of their fire blue color remaining. very important, ALL mechanical functions of this revolver, through all phases of loading, cocking and firing work PERFECTLY. The checkered hard rubber grips, have strong checkering remaining, and the Colt logo is present and clear. All Colt markings, such as: frame patents, and barrel address are clear and legible. Being a NO ejector model, the cylinder pin has the elongated and larger knurled head. A strong example of a RARE configuration, ideal for the collector of 1877 Models, and or collector of early frontier DA's PRICE $ 1,650

COLT NEW POLICE "COP and THUG" .38 REVOLVER

Introduced by Colt in 1882, it was the only member of the New Line Series to ALWAYS have the ejector rod assembly. They came in 4-1/2 to 6 inch barrel lengths, blue or nickel finish. This one Serial No.2193X, could be one of the very last produced, if not the last produced!! It has the 4-1/2 inch barrel, with ejector assembly, and is in the blue. It has about 95%+ of all the original Colt factory blue, and the spur trigger and hammer have at least 75% of their case hardening colors. Barrel address, and serial number are well defined, sharp, and present. MOST Important, the delicate "acid etched " panel, new Police .38 is 100% present and clear.

The other most important feature are the "name sake" grips, Cop N' Thug  pattern checkered hard rubber. They are in perfect condition, with very slight handling wear. Observe image to the left, both grips share same condition. The single action firing system functions totally correctly, and the cylinder indexes properly with each cocking. Seldom found at this condition level. PRICE $ 4,500

COLT SINGLE ACTION, "FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" , 44/40, ROLL DIE BARREL, 5-1/2 INCHES / **BLACK POWDER REVOLVER **

Recognized around the world, the Single Action Army Revolver, from Colt. This example, Serial No. 17618X, is still in the black powder era, being shipped in the spring of 1898. This 44/40 has the roll die legend on the barrel, plus the standard one line company address. The finish is a pleasing gary patina, with traces of blue in the cylinder flutes, and other small protected areas. The checkered hard rubber grips show hand wear, but are NOT cracked or damaged. The working action is very crisp, deliberate, and all phases of operation function perfectly. All company applied legends, such as:

• Barrel address
• frame patents
• barrel  roll die
• serial numbers

are crisp, legible and clear. Even the screw head slots are clean. The important part is the shipping: Shipped to a dealer in Albuquerque, Territory of New Mexico, via Winchester. There is also an important historical fact contained in the letter, regarding shipping to New Mexico territory, as undoubtedly, this was a stop on the way to shipment to Mexico, and South America. A VERY desirable SAA ! PRICE $4,250

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, .41 COLT, 5-1/2 INCH, CAST STEER HEAD GRIPS, MEXICO , 1901

This Colt has the possibility of an exciting life! This .41 caliber Colt Single Action Revolver surfaced in the Brownsville Texas area. Serial No. 21983X has about 1% of the original nickel plate finish remaining, the balance of the finish is a soft gray patina. The barrel address, frame patents, barrel caliber designation, and serial numbers are all very clear and distinct. The mechanical actions are all very crisp. The revolver half cocks, for loading, and then full cocks correctly, as well as from full rest to full cock. The cylinder aligns with each chamber, and locks tight. This is an example of a Single Action that was used and carried in Texas, and displays the south of the border influence in the grips. The grips are cast from a pewter/ nickel mixture, and have a great engraved background, plus the Long Horn Steer Head!

A very colorful Single Action, with a very dramatic look!

PRICE $3,650 SOLD

COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER, .36 / 5 SHOT

Many students of Colt , and their products, consider this to be the most "elegant" of all the percussion era revolvers, in it's "stream line" design. The 1862 Police was introduced in 1862, and discontinued in 1873, with the beginning of the cartridge era, with only 28,000 being produced. IRON BACK STRAPS ARE EXTREMELY RARE!! found only on the earliest produced revolvers! Serial No. 70X, is one of the earliest, and has the iron back strap.

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Serial No. 70X  has only traces of the once blue finish in protected areas, and just a touch of silver remaining on the butt of the back strap. The frame and hammer shows" ghost " traces of the case hardening colors. The overall finish is a soft bray/brown patina. The rare Hartford Barrel address is quite clear, as well as the frame patent. All parts are matching serial  numbers, and all are original parts. The grips are exquisite! with 99% of all the original varnish remaining. The mechanical actions, of loading lever, cylinder rotation, and all phases of loading operate correctly. The mechanical actions of cocking, cylinder alignment, and locking to fire, all function correctly. The 6-1/2 inch barrel is also a scarce variation. A VERY scarce percussion Colt revolver ! PRICE $ 3,450SOLD

COLT NEW POLICE .38 a.k.a. COP & THUG REVOLVER

To quote the "Sutherland Book" , casings for this Model are a GREAT Rarity ! Serial No. 147XX, has about 98% of the original factory bright nickel plating, and most all the fire blue on the screw heads. There are only sporadic gray pepper spots where some nickel has flaked. The importance though is, the spots are blended, with NO sever contrast. The hammer reverse has all the fire blue present. The 4-1/2 inch barrel, has a perfect acid etched panel present: New Police .38. The so important grips are PERFECT , crisp checkering, and a PERFECT Cop n' Thug arrest scene. These revolvers were manufactured for ONLY 4 years 1882 -1886, in a quantity of less than 4,000, so you see the significance of a factory casing.  The case itself is absolutely correct, made from walnut, with a pine bottom only. Lined with the finest velveteen, and showing the impression of the Cop n' Thug that has laid in it for 100 plus years. Also in the case , is an original un-opened box of .38 Short Colt cartridges, as the Cop n'Thug fired either long or short Colt.

Case Lid.

  Case Bottom.

All loading, cocking, and firing functions work perfectly, and all factory applied markings are clear and legible. The combination of casing, and the RARITY of the pistol, place this set in a elevated category of desirability. PRICE $11,500