Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 3362

Lot 3362:1st Gen Colt SAA Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

December 3rd, 2017|Rock Island, IL
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 3362

Lot 3362:1st Gen Colt SAA Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

December 3rd, 2017|Rock Island, IL
Estimated Price$8,500 - $13,000
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Box and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1931. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and the caliber designation on the left side, and the frame has the two-line patent marking with the Rampant Colt on the left side. Matching numbers are found on the frame, grip straps, rear face of cylinder (77) and grip panels. The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 5 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed when it was shipped to Alexander Kagen, Reading, Pennsylvania, on December 30, 1931. Comes with the factory box, which is numbered to the gun, and "Special Instructions."

ConditionExcellent. The revolver retains 90% original blue finish showing smooth gray patina mixed with blue on the grip straps and a cylinder drag line. Trigger has some finish removed, most likely non-factory replacement. 95% plus of the original case colors remain on the hammer and frame. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine showing a tear on a lid long side and some scattered minor wear. Nearly all of the end label remains.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 LC
Barrel5 1/2 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views14048
Catalog page182
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 1187Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver in .38 Special
View Lot
Lot 3235Cutaway Colt Single Action Army Revolver
View Lot
Lot 269Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box
View Lot
Lot 1057Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box
View Lot
Show More