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Lot #1157

Lot 1156: Engraved Colt Custom Shop Custom Edition Single Action Revolver

Scarce Cased Factory Engraved Colt Custom Shop Custom Edition Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Lot 1156: Engraved Colt Custom Shop Custom Edition Single Action Revolver

Scarce Cased Factory Engraved Colt Custom Shop Custom Edition Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Scarce Cased Factory Engraved Colt Custom Shop Custom Edition Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 special
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1635
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 142
Class: Modern Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is excellent and is shiny with sharp rifling.
Description:

As stated on page 211 of "The Post-War Colt Single Action Revolver: 1976-1986" by Wilkerson, the inaugural Colt Custom Edition was a line of 50 SAA revolvers built on "old model" parts, 25 with 7 1/2 inch barrels and even serial numbers, and 25 with 5 1/2 inch barrels with odd serial numbers. The serial numbers were in a range from 1SPL to 50SPL with all revolvers featuring factory "C" class engraving, .44 Special chambering, gold inlaid "CUSTOM/EDITION" marking on the left side of the barrel, and gold inlaid serial number. This series is also mentioned on page 132 of "Colt's SAA: Post War Models" by George Garton where one of the 7 1/2 inch revolvers is photographed. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, one-line Hartford address on top of the barrel, caliber marking on the left, as mentioned gold inlaid "CUSTOM/EDITION" marking on the left side of the barrel, and two-line patent marking on left side of frame. The revolver displays sharp factory "C" class engraving with flowing scroll against punch dot backgrounds, "3/SPL" gold inlaid serial number on the underside of the frame (marking this the second 5 1/2 inch barreled example manufactured), and oil finished walnut stock with silver Colt medallions. Includes unlabeled factory "wood grain" box, Colt display case, and March 24, 1977, dated invoice showing shipment to Southern Gun Distribution Inc. in Miami, Florida.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks and sharp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with a tape repaired end flap. Case is very fine.



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