Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Gorgeous single action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Sheriff's Model Single Action Army!
The Colt Sheriff's Model is a LIMITED PRODUCTION MODEL with only approximately 4,560 guns manufactured between 1980-1985!!
According to the included factory letter this Colt was shipped to Davidson Supply Company at 2703 High Point Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, on November 11,1980. It shipped with the glass-topped walnut presentation case. There were a total of only 5 guns in the shipment.
The Colt Sheriff's Model is a LIMITED PRODUCTION MODEL with only approximately 4,560 guns manufactured between 1980-1985!!
According to the included factory letter this Colt was shipped to Davidson Supply Company at 2703 High Point Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, on November 11,1980. It shipped with the glass-topped walnut presentation case. There were a total of only 5 guns in the shipment.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Sheriff's Single Action Army
Serial: SA40899
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .44 Special (with Included .44-40 WCF Cylinder)
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 3" Without Ejector Rod
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front and Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips
Action: Single
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
For nearly 150 years, Colt's fo Hartford, Conn., had made the Single Action Army Revolver in .45 Colt. Produced in many barrel lengths, calibers, finishes and styles, one of the more popular variations is the so-called Sheriff’s Model. The first were made in the 19th century and were known at the Hartford factory as the “ejectorless” Single Actions. The Sheriff’s Model terminology came from latter-day collectors, who also sometimes used the term “Storekeeper’s Model.”
By any name, the gun is simply a Single Action Army manufactured without the ejector rod or ejector rod housing on the barrel. This was done to create a simpler, easier-to-carry revolver useful in the Frontier era for short engagements that might not demand quick reloading. Colt made up the guns on special order, fitting them with barrels of any length the customer wanted. Eventually, it became obvious that either the 3 or 4-inch barrels were the most popular. The frame of the Sheriff’s Model differs slightly from the frame of the standard SAA in that the regular guns have a loop of steel on their front right edge. This loop or socket accepts the rear end of the ejector rod housing, which is held to the barrel by a screw. Without an ejector, the loop of steel is superfluous. Colt made those early versions by taking regular frames and removing the loop, which resulted in a non-symmetrical profile. It isn’t particularly attractive, so a different frame was used when the company made up short runs of the Sheriff’s Models on two occasions in the post-World War II period. This current run also has a more pleasing symmetrical shape. Reloading the gun requires the use of a short dowel to punch-out fired cases. More commonly, modern shooters would probably perform the extraction/ejection process with a common lead pencil or ballpoint pen.
To please history buffs, Colt offered the new Sheriff’s Model with either the 3-inch barrel, or the more popular (at least in the Frontier era) 4-inch barrel. There is a choice in chamberings as well, .45 Colt or .44-40 Win., Our example came factory ".44 dual caliber" with a .44 Special cylinder on the gun and .44-40 WCF cylinder included.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in PRISTINE condition showing no evidence of previous consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the cardboard shipping box, factory labeled box, original glass top walnut presentation case, factory letter, interchangeable cylinder chambered for .44-40 WCF, and all contents pictured 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.
Model: Sheriff's Single Action Army
Serial: SA40899
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .44 Special (with Included .44-40 WCF Cylinder)
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 3" Without Ejector Rod
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front and Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips
Action: Single
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
For nearly 150 years, Colt's fo Hartford, Conn., had made the Single Action Army Revolver in .45 Colt. Produced in many barrel lengths, calibers, finishes and styles, one of the more popular variations is the so-called Sheriff’s Model. The first were made in the 19th century and were known at the Hartford factory as the “ejectorless” Single Actions. The Sheriff’s Model terminology came from latter-day collectors, who also sometimes used the term “Storekeeper’s Model.”
By any name, the gun is simply a Single Action Army manufactured without the ejector rod or ejector rod housing on the barrel. This was done to create a simpler, easier-to-carry revolver useful in the Frontier era for short engagements that might not demand quick reloading. Colt made up the guns on special order, fitting them with barrels of any length the customer wanted. Eventually, it became obvious that either the 3 or 4-inch barrels were the most popular. The frame of the Sheriff’s Model differs slightly from the frame of the standard SAA in that the regular guns have a loop of steel on their front right edge. This loop or socket accepts the rear end of the ejector rod housing, which is held to the barrel by a screw. Without an ejector, the loop of steel is superfluous. Colt made those early versions by taking regular frames and removing the loop, which resulted in a non-symmetrical profile. It isn’t particularly attractive, so a different frame was used when the company made up short runs of the Sheriff’s Models on two occasions in the post-World War II period. This current run also has a more pleasing symmetrical shape. Reloading the gun requires the use of a short dowel to punch-out fired cases. More commonly, modern shooters would probably perform the extraction/ejection process with a common lead pencil or ballpoint pen.
To please history buffs, Colt offered the new Sheriff’s Model with either the 3-inch barrel, or the more popular (at least in the Frontier era) 4-inch barrel. There is a choice in chamberings as well, .45 Colt or .44-40 Win., Our example came factory ".44 dual caliber" with a .44 Special cylinder on the gun and .44-40 WCF cylinder included.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in PRISTINE condition showing no evidence of previous consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the cardboard shipping box, factory labeled box, original glass top walnut presentation case, factory letter, interchangeable cylinder chambered for .44-40 WCF, and all contents pictured 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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