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Lot #492

Lot 491: Set of Five Colt Sheriff's Edition Single Action Army Revolvers

Collector's Matched Set of Five Colt Sheriff's Edition Single Action Army Revolvers with Boxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Lot 491: Set of Five Colt Sheriff's Edition Single Action Army Revolvers

Collector's Matched Set of Five Colt Sheriff's Edition Single Action Army Revolvers with Boxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $10,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Third Generation Sheriff's Edition Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: royal blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 861
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 407
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

The guns in this set each have individual barrel 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 gold Colt medallions and blind screws. Interestingly, the barrel markings are not consistent throughout, as three have "SAA" markings (A, D & E), one has a "STOREKEEPER'S" marking (B), and the final has a "SHERIFF'S MODEL" marking (C). 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 "015SE" 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 Generation range that all match. The revolvers include the original Colt boxes.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus of original royal blue finish with light handling marks and partial faint cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.



B) Colt Third Generation Sheriff's Edition Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: royal blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 861
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 407
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

As described in "A."

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus of original royal blue finish with light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.



C) Colt Third Generation Sheriff's Edition Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: royal blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 861
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 407
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

As discussed in "A."

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus of original royal blue finish with light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.



D) Colt Third Generation Sheriff's Edition Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: royal blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 861
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 407
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

As discussed in "A."

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus of original royal blue finish with light handling marks and slight cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.



E) Colt Third Generation Sheriff's Edition Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 861
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 407
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

As discussed in "A."

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus of original royal blue finish with light handling marks and faint cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine. A scarce opportunity to own what is believed to have only been 200 sets produced.



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