Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this limited edition single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Single Action Army Third Generation "John Wayne Commemorative!"
The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the First World War and captivating audiences on the silver screen. The advent of television and Western programs such as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, and The Gene Autry Show breathed new interest in the guns that won the West, and the Single Action Army was reborn. Perhaps its most famous user is movie legend John “The Duke” Wayne. He appeared in nearly 200 film and television roles from the 1920s to the 1970s and is most famous as an iconic cowboy hero, essentially synonymous with American Western movies.
In 1982, Colt honored him with a commemorative issue of their Single Action Army revolvers. Only 3,100 of the John Wayne Commemorative SAA were made, which makes them highly sought after and a centerpiece for any Lucky Colt Collectors collection!
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The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the First World War and captivating audiences on the silver screen. The advent of television and Western programs such as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, and The Gene Autry Show breathed new interest in the guns that won the West, and the Single Action Army was reborn. Perhaps its most famous user is movie legend John “The Duke” Wayne. He appeared in nearly 200 film and television roles from the 1920s to the 1970s and is most famous as an iconic cowboy hero, essentially synonymous with American Western movies.
In 1982, Colt honored him with a commemorative issue of their Single Action Army revolvers. Only 3,100 of the John Wayne Commemorative SAA were made, which makes them highly sought after and a centerpiece for any Lucky Colt Collectors collection!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army Third Generation "John Wayne Commemorative"
Serial: CJWC1979
Date of Manufacture: 1983
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Blue and Gold Inlay
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Fixed Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Genuine Colt Factory Ivory
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the barrel is inlaid with a patriotic shielded eagle grasping a banner marked "JOHN" and "WAYNE", with Colt's single line address across the top. The left side of the frame bears patent information and the Rampant Colt logo in gold. The cylinder features gold rope inlaid borders, a gold inlaid portrait of John Wayne, and a scene of him on horseback. The sides of the receiver and the right side of the barrel bear light scroll engraving. The rear grip strap exhibits a gold Red River "D" brand above John Wayne's signature. The ejector rod housing features a gold line and dot design.
Model: Single Action Army Third Generation "John Wayne Commemorative"
Serial: CJWC1979
Date of Manufacture: 1983
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Blue and Gold Inlay
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Fixed Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Genuine Colt Factory Ivory
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the barrel is inlaid with a patriotic shielded eagle grasping a banner marked "JOHN" and "WAYNE", with Colt's single line address across the top. The left side of the frame bears patent information and the Rampant Colt logo in gold. The cylinder features gold rope inlaid borders, a gold inlaid portrait of John Wayne, and a scene of him on horseback. The sides of the receiver and the right side of the barrel bear light scroll engraving. The rear grip strap exhibits a gold Red River "D" brand above John Wayne's signature. The ejector rod housing features a gold line and dot design.
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 and fraudulently modified to replicate an original Colt SAA, as compared to any other revolver. The third generation began in 1976, and it was characterized by a change in barrel thread pitch and a solid cylinder bushing replacing the removable/replaceable parts from the first and second generations. This Generation of 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 in 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.
The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the First World War and captivating audiences on the silver screen. The advent of television and Western programs such as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, and The Gene Autry Show breathed new interest in the guns that won the West, and the Single Action Army was reborn. Perhaps its most famous user is movie legend John “The Duke” Wayne. He appeared in nearly 200 film and television roles from the 1920s to the 1970s and is most famous as an iconic cowboy hero, essentially synonymous with American Western movies. In 1982, Colt honored him with a commemorative issue of their Single Action Army revolvers, with only 3,100 of the John Wayne Commemorative SAA made.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Original John Wayne Commemorative wooden presentation case and a key! The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
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.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Original John Wayne Commemorative wooden presentation case and a key! The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
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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