Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this BEAUTIFUL single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Single Action Army Master Engraved by Ben Lane!
This Colt Single Action Army master engraved by the late Ben Lane is a breathtaking testament to what becomes possible when a world-class engraver is allowed to work beyond factory limits, free to push every boundary of artistry and craftsmanship. Ben Lane—one of the most respected Master Engravers in American firearms history and a founding member of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA)—went to extraordinary, near-impossible lengths to create this masterpiece, incorporating features that no factory-engraved Colt could ever achieve. Most notably, the revolver features inlaid jewels, an exceptionally advanced and technically demanding enhancement requiring precision and mastery far beyond even the finest scrollwork or gold inlay. Every cut, curve, and inset stone reflects countless hours of meticulous handwork from a true master at the height of his craft. This revolver is not merely engraved—it is sculpted, layered with artistic expression and embellishment seen only in the most elite custom works. The result is a singular, museum-grade creation that perfectly embodies what can be achieved when a master engraver is given the creative freedom to work outside traditional constraints. With Ben Lane’s passing, masterpieces of this caliber can never be recreated—making this an irreplaceable, once-in-a-lifetime centerpiece for the most advanced Colt collections.
This example remains New Old Stock, showing no evidence of consumer use or handling whatsoever.
Ben Lane was a renowned American firearms engraver and artist who served as Colt’s Master Engraver during the mid-20th century, playing a pivotal role in preserving and advancing the company’s long tradition of decorative craftsmanship. Trained under the legendary Colt engraver Wilbur Glahn, Lane honed his skills in classic American scrollwork and fine line engraving, blending traditional 19th-century techniques with the refined aesthetics of the postwar era. His work at Colt included engraving high-grade presentation pieces, commemoratives, and custom one-of-a-kind firearms for dignitaries and collectors. Lane’s artistry was defined by precise line shading, balanced scroll composition, and flawless execution—hallmarks that placed him among the elite of Colt’s engraving lineage alongside masters such as Cuno Helfricht and Gustave Young. His legacy endures in the continued reverence for Colt’s engraved revolvers and pistols, where his designs remain symbols of both technical mastery and timeless elegance.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial: S64350A
Date of Manufacture: 2009
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Nickel w/ Fire Blue Accents and Inlaid Blue Diamonds
Barrel Length: 4.75"
Optics/Sights: Frame Notched Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Genuine Ivory Grips w/ Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard / Scroll Engraving Artwork w/ Inlaid Blue Diamonds - Ben Lane Signature underneath the Serial Number
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Single Action Army (also known as the Model P, Peacemaker, M1873, Single Action Army, SAA) is a single action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. It was designed for the U.S. government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, today Colt’s Manufacturing Company, and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. It is perhaps the most copied, fraudulently modified to replicate an original Colt SAA, than any other revolver made. The Third Generation began in 1976 characterized by a change in barrel thread pitch and a solid cylinder bushing replacing the removable/replaceable part from the first and second generations. This Generation production began with ser. no. 80,000SA, and reached 99,999SA in 1978. At this point, the SA suffix changed to a prefix beginning with SA01,001. Serialization reached SA99,999 during 1993. In 1994, production resumed with the increase in popularity of "Cowboy Action Shooting". These models are known either as "Late Third Generation" or sometimes Fourth Generation with the serial number convention changing yet again starting with S02001A and continuing with the "S" prefix and "A" suffix to 2009. Colt currently offers the Single Action Army in one of two finishes: either an all-nickel or blued with color case-hardened frame; in the traditional three barrel lengths: 4¾", 5½" and 7½"; and six chamberings: 32-20, 38-40, 44-40, .38 Special, 357 Magnum or 45 Colt; a total of 36 variations.
Model: Single Action Army
Serial: S64350A
Date of Manufacture: 2009
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Nickel w/ Fire Blue Accents and Inlaid Blue Diamonds
Barrel Length: 4.75"
Optics/Sights: Frame Notched Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Genuine Ivory Grips w/ Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard / Scroll Engraving Artwork w/ Inlaid Blue Diamonds - Ben Lane Signature underneath the Serial Number
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Single Action Army (also known as the Model P, Peacemaker, M1873, Single Action Army, SAA) is a single action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. It was designed for the U.S. government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, today Colt’s Manufacturing Company, and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. It is perhaps the most copied, fraudulently modified to replicate an original Colt SAA, than any other revolver made. The Third Generation began in 1976 characterized by a change in barrel thread pitch and a solid cylinder bushing replacing the removable/replaceable part from the first and second generations. This Generation production began with ser. no. 80,000SA, and reached 99,999SA in 1978. At this point, the SA suffix changed to a prefix beginning with SA01,001. Serialization reached SA99,999 during 1993. In 1994, production resumed with the increase in popularity of "Cowboy Action Shooting". These models are known either as "Late Third Generation" or sometimes Fourth Generation with the serial number convention changing yet again starting with S02001A and continuing with the "S" prefix and "A" suffix to 2009. Colt currently offers the Single Action Army in one of two finishes: either an all-nickel or blued with color case-hardened frame; in the traditional three barrel lengths: 4¾", 5½" and 7½"; and six chamberings: 32-20, 38-40, 44-40, .38 Special, 357 Magnum or 45 Colt; a total of 36 variations.
Ben Lane was one of Colt’s most accomplished and respected Master Engravers, whose work helped sustain and elevate the company’s reputation for artistry and craftsmanship during the 20th century. Beginning his career at Colt’s Hartford factory, Lane apprenticed under the legendary Wilbur A. Glahn, one of the last great engravers of the prewar Colt era. Under Glahn’s mentorship, Lane mastered the traditional American scroll engraving style that had defined Colt firearms since the 19th century, learning the intricacies of hammer-and-chisel and hand-graver techniques. His work reflected a deep understanding of balance and proportion—blending delicate scrolls, punch-dot backgrounds, and fine line shading in a manner that conveyed both motion and harmony. Lane’s engravings frequently adorned presentation-grade Single Action Armies, Government Models, and Python revolvers, each piece demonstrating his exceptional precision and eye for detail. Throughout his tenure, Ben Lane became instrumental in preserving Colt’s rich engraving heritage while adapting it for modern tastes and special editions. He was entrusted with creating some of the company’s most exclusive and historically significant pieces, including high-grade custom firearms made for military leaders, heads of state, and prominent collectors. Lane’s artistry is notable not only for its technical perfection but also for its continuity—bridging the gap between the ornate 19th-century patterns of Cuno Helfricht, Gustave Young, and Louis D. Nimschke, and the clean, refined motifs favored in the mid-20th century. His engravings exemplified the enduring Colt aesthetic: elegant yet restrained, intricate yet purposeful. As one of the last great factory-trained engravers of his generation, Ben Lane’s contributions are now deeply valued by collectors, and his work remains a benchmark of authenticity, craftsmanship, and historical significance within the world of fine American firearms.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the Factory-Original Colt box and everything pictured above! This example remains New Old Stock, showing no evidence of consumer use or handling whatsoever.
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.
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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