*SOLD* 1988 Colt Storekeeper's Model .45LC 4" Royal Blue *RARE 1 of 280 only MADE*

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:

The Colt Storekeeper’s Model is a rare and compact variation of the iconic Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver, designed for discreet carry in urban settings during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While never an official factory designation, the term “Storekeeper’s Model” was adopted by collectors to describe short-barreled SAA revolvers, typically with 4" barrels and no ejector rod assembly. These guns were favored by shopkeepers, gamblers, and city dwellers who needed a reliable yet easily concealable firearm for self-defense. Historically, early examples were custom-ordered through Colt’s special-order system, and production was extremely limited. Colt officially referred to these short-barreled, ejectorless variants as Sheriff’s Models, a name used in factory records and stamped on factory boxes, even for examples that collectors now call Storekeeper’s Models. The “Sheriff’s Model” generally had a 3" or 3.5" barrel, but some 4" versions exist and are labeled the same, leading to the collector-created term “Storekeeper’s Model” for distinction. During the Third Generation of SAA production (1976 onward), Colt reintroduced these ejectorless revolvers in limited numbers, and boxes continued to bear the official Sheriff’s Model label. 

Specifications:

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Storekeeper's Model 
Serial: 115SE4
Date of Manufacture: 1988
Caliber: .45 Long Colt
Finish: Royal Blue
Barrel Length: 4" 
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Notched Trench Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips w/ Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard