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Lot #553
Lot #555

Lot 554: Colt - Sheriff

Scarce and Desirable Display Cased Five Gun Set of Colt 3rd Generation Sheriff's Edition Single Action Army Revolvers with Boxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2016

Lot 554: Colt - Sheriff

Scarce and Desirable Display Cased Five Gun Set of Colt 3rd Generation Sheriff's Edition Single Action Army Revolvers with Boxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2016

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $11,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt SAA Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Sheriff
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: royal blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3987
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

These five revolvers are contained within a Colt glass top display case in a wagon wheel configuration centered on a badge marked "COLT/SHERIFFS EDITION/1987." The glass top has "SHERIFF'S EDITION," "Custom Shop Reserve," "COLT/Hartford, CT," and golden border designs with scroll accents. The guns in this set each have individual lengths. The longest is 5 1/2 inches, and the shortest is just 2 inches. The two longest barreled revolvers and the shortest have black powder style frames while the remaining two have the cross pin design. Each of the revolvers is finished in full royal blue and has walnut grips with golden medallions and blind screws. Interestingly, the barrel markings are not consistent throughout: three have "SAA" markings, one has a "STOREKEEPER'S" marking, and one has a "SHERIFF'S MODEL" marking. The use of one or two-line markings was determined by the barrel lengths. Some of the barrel markings are also not centered. The bottom of the frames have unique Sheriff's model serial numbers. All start with "064S" and then are numbered based on their length ("2," "25," "3," "4," and "55"). The back of the frames, grip straps, grips, and cylinders have matching serial numbers in the standard 3rd Gen. range that all match. These numbers fall earlier than 1987 indicating use of parts on hand. The barrel markings are either one-line or two-line depending on the barrel length. Included are original boxes numbered to the guns, manuals, and other original documents.

Rating Definition:

Near new with minor handling and storage marks. The boxes are all very good with mild storage wear. The case is in excellent condition with only slight marks from storage.



B) Colt SAA Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Sheriff
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: royal blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3987
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Rating Definition:

Near new with very slight handling and storage type marks.



C) Colt SAA Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Sheriff
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: royal blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3987
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Rating Definition:

Near new with only slight handling and storage marks throughout.



D) Colt SAA Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Sheriff
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: royal blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3987
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Rating Definition:

Near new with slight rotation and handling marks.



E) Colt SAA Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Sheriff
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: royal blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3987
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Rating Definition:

Near new with light handling and storage marks and slight scratches on the rear of the hammer.



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