The included factory letter confirms the model, serial number, caliber, barrel length, grips, and March 28, 1985 date of shipment to Lew Horton Distributing of Southboro, Massachusetts. Developed as a combination of the Mark V Trooper frame and the Python barrel, the Colt Boa was manufactured only in 1985 as a Lew Horton Distributing limited edition, with a total run of only 1,200, with only 600 in this configuration, making it among the rarest of the production model Colt "snake" double actions. Blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with "BOA .357/357 MAGNUM CTG." on the left side of the barrel, and a pair of checkered wraparound rosewood grips with Colt medallions. Includes the original box.

Excellent with 98% plus original Royal Blue finish remaining, some scattered light handling marks, and a small visible cylinder drag line as well as some flash marking. Grips are also excellent with sharp checkering, Mechanically excellent. Box is good with corner and edge wear, and some separations around the end flaps.