Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING & PHENOMENAL set of single-action revolvers today for a penny start auction, these are the Colt Single Action Army (3rd Generation) by Colt Custom Shop!
This example ships with two factory letters; one dated September 29, 1986 and the other dated December 1, 2021. Both factory letters are the same in all aspects other than "Serial Number" and "Remarks".
According to the included factory letters these Colts were shipped to Kiesler Police Supply, Inc. at 208 711 Building in Clarksville, Indiana 47130 on October 26, 1985. There was 1 pair of guns in the shipment.
The 1986 letter shows the serial numbers "SA65227 & SA65228" and the remarks "Records also indicate the above mentioned firearms were shipped as a consecutive set. Work was processed on Colt Custom Shop Order 170,080."
The 2021 letter shows the serial numbers "AS65227 & SA65228" and the remarks "Although the prefix used on one of these revolvers is not the typical prefix for a Colt Single Action Army Revolver, the records do not confirm that these two revolver were produced as a consecutively serialized pair."
The above mentioned set features Class "D" Factory Engravings by Colt Engraver Jan Gwinell. Jan Gwinell joined the Colt Custom shop engraving staff as an Apprentice Engraver on April 7, 1980. He was a free lance sculptor having graduated from the Shortridge School of Equestrian and Animal Art, Sarasota Florida. Since 1980, he served his apprenticeship learning his craft under the guidance of the Master Engravers employed in the Custom Gun Shop. His talent continued to flourish at a steady pace and in November 1985, he was promoted to Master Gun Engraver. During his apprenticeship, he produced several dozen engraved guns of various models with his favorite style being a combination of English ans American style scroll.
This exact set of Colt Single Action Army Revolvers are actually featured on page 220 & 221 of the included book "The Post-War Colt Single Action Revolver 1976-1986" by Don Wilkerson!
This example ships with two factory letters; one dated September 29, 1986 and the other dated December 1, 2021. Both factory letters are the same in all aspects other than "Serial Number" and "Remarks".
According to the included factory letters these Colts were shipped to Kiesler Police Supply, Inc. at 208 711 Building in Clarksville, Indiana 47130 on October 26, 1985. There was 1 pair of guns in the shipment.
The 1986 letter shows the serial numbers "SA65227 & SA65228" and the remarks "Records also indicate the above mentioned firearms were shipped as a consecutive set. Work was processed on Colt Custom Shop Order 170,080."
The 2021 letter shows the serial numbers "AS65227 & SA65228" and the remarks "Although the prefix used on one of these revolvers is not the typical prefix for a Colt Single Action Army Revolver, the records do not confirm that these two revolver were produced as a consecutively serialized pair."
The above mentioned set features Class "D" Factory Engravings by Colt Engraver Jan Gwinell. Jan Gwinell joined the Colt Custom shop engraving staff as an Apprentice Engraver on April 7, 1980. He was a free lance sculptor having graduated from the Shortridge School of Equestrian and Animal Art, Sarasota Florida. Since 1980, he served his apprenticeship learning his craft under the guidance of the Master Engravers employed in the Custom Gun Shop. His talent continued to flourish at a steady pace and in November 1985, he was promoted to Master Gun Engraver. During his apprenticeship, he produced several dozen engraved guns of various models with his favorite style being a combination of English ans American style scroll.
This exact set of Colt Single Action Army Revolvers are actually featured on page 220 & 221 of the included book "The Post-War Colt Single Action Revolver 1976-1986" by Don Wilkerson!
SPECIFICATIONS:
*Both Revolvers Share Identical Features*
*Both Revolvers Share Identical Features*
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army (3rd Generation)
Serial: AS65227 & SA65228
Date of Manufacture: 1985
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Silver Plated with Royal Blue Screws
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Frame U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Fleur-De-Lis Checkered Ivory with No Medallions
Action: Single
Markings: Standard / These guns feature Factory Class "D" standard lever engravings by Colt engraver Jan Gwinnell.
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 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 above mentioned set features Class "D" Factory Engravings by Colt Engraver Jan Gwinell. Jan Gwinell joined the Colt Custom shop engraving staff as an Apprentice Engraver on April 7, 1980. He was a free lance sculptor having graduated from the Shortridge School of Equestrian and Animal Art, Sarasota Florida. Since 1980, he served his apprenticeship learning his craft under the guidance of the Master Engravers employed in the Custom Gun Shop. His talent continued to flourish at a steady pace and in November 1985, he was promoted to Master Gun Engraver. During his apprenticeship, he produced several dozen engraved guns of various models with his favorite style being a combination of English ans American style scroll.
Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, these Colts are in PRISTINE - NEW OLD STOCK condition showing no evidence of previous consumer use or handling! Additionally, this set will ship with both original matching factory labeled Colt Custom Shop boxes, a gray velvet lined, fitted, hinged glass top walnut presentation case & key, two matching factory letter (one from 1986 & one from 2021), original serialized Colt Custom Shop Order, original letter requesting documentation of these guns from the Colt Office of the Historian, a copy from "Colt Corner" by Don Wilkerson and "The Post-War Colt Single Action Revolver 1976-1986" book by Don Wilkerson seen 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: Single Action Army (3rd Generation)
Serial: AS65227 & SA65228
Date of Manufacture: 1985
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Silver Plated with Royal Blue Screws
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Frame U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Fleur-De-Lis Checkered Ivory with No Medallions
Action: Single
Markings: Standard / These guns feature Factory Class "D" standard lever engravings by Colt engraver Jan Gwinnell.
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 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 above mentioned set features Class "D" Factory Engravings by Colt Engraver Jan Gwinell. Jan Gwinell joined the Colt Custom shop engraving staff as an Apprentice Engraver on April 7, 1980. He was a free lance sculptor having graduated from the Shortridge School of Equestrian and Animal Art, Sarasota Florida. Since 1980, he served his apprenticeship learning his craft under the guidance of the Master Engravers employed in the Custom Gun Shop. His talent continued to flourish at a steady pace and in November 1985, he was promoted to Master Gun Engraver. During his apprenticeship, he produced several dozen engraved guns of various models with his favorite style being a combination of English ans American style scroll.
Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, these Colts are in PRISTINE - NEW OLD STOCK condition showing no evidence of previous consumer use or handling! Additionally, this set will ship with both original matching factory labeled Colt Custom Shop boxes, a gray velvet lined, fitted, hinged glass top walnut presentation case & key, two matching factory letter (one from 1986 & one from 2021), original serialized Colt Custom Shop Order, original letter requesting documentation of these guns from the Colt Office of the Historian, a copy from "Colt Corner" by Don Wilkerson and "The Post-War Colt Single Action Revolver 1976-1986" book by Don Wilkerson seen 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.
Shipping Details
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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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