Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this ABOLUTELY STUNNING single-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Sheriff's Model Single Action Army!
The Sheriff's Model is a LIMITED PRODUCTION MODEL with only approximately 4,560 guns manufactured between 1980 and 1985!
According to the included factory letter, this Colt revolver was originally sold to Barry Gray of , New York, New York, and shipped on December 19, 1980, to noted firearms historian and author R.L. Wilson at Route 148, Ferry Road, Hadlyme, Connecticut. It was delivered in an elegant French-fitted walnut presentation case featuring a glass display top.
The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Sheriff's Model Single Action Army
Serial: SA41856
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .44 Dual Caliber - .44 Special & .44-40
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 3" Without Ejector Rod
Optics/Sights: Integral Blade Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Genuine Buffalo Horn
Action: Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
For nearly 150 years, Colt’s Hartford, Connecticut works produced the Single Action Army in .45 Colt, offering many barrel lengths, finishes, calibers, and special-order options. One of the more enduring variations is the so-called “Sheriff’s Model” (also called the “Storekeeper’s Model” by some collectors), a form that dates back to the 19th century and was originally known at the factory as the “ejectorless” Single Action. Rather than fitting the usual ejector rod and housing to the barrel, these guns were built without them to produce a simpler, easier-to-carry revolver suited to frontier use—short engagements where rapid reloading was not the priority. Colt produced these on special order and would fit barrels to customer preference; over time, the 3" and 4" barrels proved the most popular for this configuration. The absence of an ejector rod also changed the frame profile. Standard SAAs have a small loop or socket on the front right edge of the frame that accepts the rear of the ejector housing; remove the rod, and the loop becomes unnecessary. Early Sheriff’s Models were made by modifying standard frames (removing the loop), which left an asymmetrical and somewhat awkward profile. In later short production runs, including post-World War II remakes and modern editions, Colt used purpose-made frames with a cleaner, symmetrical contour. Reloading an ejectorless SAA requires a short dowel or similar tool to punch out spent cases—historically a wooden dowel, and today often just a pencil or ballpoint pen. To satisfy collectors and traditionalists, Colt has offered the new Sheriff’s Model in both 3" and the more period-popular 4" barrels and in multiple chamberings; our example was factory marked “.44 dual caliber,” delivered with a .44 Special cylinder installed and a .44-40 WCF cylinder included.
Model: Sheriff's Model Single Action Army
Serial: SA41856
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .44 Dual Caliber - .44 Special & .44-40
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 3" Without Ejector Rod
Optics/Sights: Integral Blade Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Genuine Buffalo Horn
Action: Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
For nearly 150 years, Colt’s Hartford, Connecticut works produced the Single Action Army in .45 Colt, offering many barrel lengths, finishes, calibers, and special-order options. One of the more enduring variations is the so-called “Sheriff’s Model” (also called the “Storekeeper’s Model” by some collectors), a form that dates back to the 19th century and was originally known at the factory as the “ejectorless” Single Action. Rather than fitting the usual ejector rod and housing to the barrel, these guns were built without them to produce a simpler, easier-to-carry revolver suited to frontier use—short engagements where rapid reloading was not the priority. Colt produced these on special order and would fit barrels to customer preference; over time, the 3" and 4" barrels proved the most popular for this configuration. The absence of an ejector rod also changed the frame profile. Standard SAAs have a small loop or socket on the front right edge of the frame that accepts the rear of the ejector housing; remove the rod, and the loop becomes unnecessary. Early Sheriff’s Models were made by modifying standard frames (removing the loop), which left an asymmetrical and somewhat awkward profile. In later short production runs, including post-World War II remakes and modern editions, Colt used purpose-made frames with a cleaner, symmetrical contour. Reloading an ejectorless SAA requires a short dowel or similar tool to punch out spent cases—historically a wooden dowel, and today often just a pencil or ballpoint pen. To satisfy collectors and traditionalists, Colt has offered the new Sheriff’s Model in both 3" and the more period-popular 4" barrels and in multiple chamberings; our example was factory marked “.44 dual caliber,” delivered with a .44 Special cylinder installed and a .44-40 WCF cylinder included.
Contents:
The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise. It will also ship with the original French-fitted walnut presentation case featuring a glass top, factory letter, and interchangeable cylinder chambered for .44-40 WCF, as shown above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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