Colt Single Actions - 1st Generation

Serial Number 16650. Made in 1875, very fine condition for such an early gun. This gun is U.S. marked and inspected by A.P. Casey. Gun has 70% of the original Colt blue that is lightly fading mixed with patina. Very good case colors are on the frame. Grips have the initials “WA” carved into the...

Serial Number 11467. 45LC cavalry model with 5 1/8” barrel. This is a cavalry model inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. This gun during the period of use. This gun has a even brown patina throughout the metal with traces of an old nickel finish in the protected areas. The grips have been decorated with an aluminum medallion and brass diamond shaped inlays. This gun comes with...

Serial Number 5555. 45LC with a 7 ½” barrel. This is a cavalry model inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. This gun is in very fine original condition. Metal has a mostly gray to brown patina with original blue in protected areas and some case colors visible on the frame. The grips are original and have a well round missing chip on the left hand side. This gun was part of lot 6...

Serial Number 6078. 45 LC Caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. This is a cavalry model inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. This gun This gun has had the metal cleaned and the metal has a light brown patina. The grips are very good as period replacements. The “US” and the patent dates on the left hand side of the frame have been removed. This is very commonly found on both the Indian...

Serial Number 5180. Made in 1874. 45 LC caliber with a 2 3/8” barrel.  This is a Cavalry model inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. The metal has a dark gray to brown patina and has pitting. The barrel has been shortened from the original cavalry length. This is an absolutely exceptional gun as it was in lot 5 which was the prime lot of US cavalry models that were issued to the...

Serial Number 5158. Made in 1874. 45LC caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. This is a cavalry Model inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. This is a very sharp example of an early cavalry model with s light brown to gray patina throughout the metal. All markings are sharp and crisp and all numbers are matching except the grips. This is an exceptional gun as it was part of Lot 5 of...

Serial Number 5020. Made in 1874. 45 LC with a 7 ½” barrel. This is a cavalry model inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. The metal of this gun has been cleaned and now has a gray patina. This gun is all matching. The “US” and the patent dates have been removed as well as the “U.S.A.” in the barrel address. During the period of use, this was often done to guns captured by hostile...

Serial Number 6442. 45 LC caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. This is a cavalry model inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. This gun has an even dark gray patina. The grips are very good and have traces of a cartouche. This gun was part of lot 6 issued to the US Cavalry and lot 5 and 6 were the guns shipped to the 7th cavalry. Several gun in the same serial range have provenance to the 7th...

Serial Number 5109. Made in 1874. 45 LC with a 7 ½” barrel. This is a cavalry model inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. The metal on this gun has a dark gray patina with light scattered pitting. The grips have been checkered and filled with a silvery substance. All numbers are matching. This gun comes with a letter from noted Colt expert John. He points out minor alterations. He...

Serial number 5945. 45 LC caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. This is a cavalry model inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. The metal has a dark gray patina. The grips are period replacements. The “US” and the patent dates on the left hand side of the frame have been removed. This is very commonly found on both the Indian captured guns and deserter guns. This gun was part of lot 6 issued...

Serial number 5609. 45LC  with a 7 ½” barrel. This is a cavalry model inspected by O. W. Ainsworth. This is a exceptional example. This gun has a smooth gray to brown patina on the metal with blue in protected areas. Even traces of case colors on the frame. The grips are very good and still have a visible “A” cartouche on the bottom of the grips. The cartouche on the left...

Extremely rare Flat Top Target Bisley. Made in 1911. Has a 7.5" barrel with excellent bore, bright with excellent rifling. Has about 97% deep bright blue. The cylinder chambers are excellent. Grips are perfect, no chips, no cracks, no wear. Action works perfectly. Only 130 Flat Top Target Bisley's were made in this caliber. A very desirable Colt Single Action.

7.5" Bisley made in 1905. Has about 95% original blue. The nitre blue screws are perfect. Has 95% vivid case colors. The grips are perfect. The bore is excellent, bright with strong rifling. This is a very fine Bisley in top condition.

Very fine example manufactured in 1896 with 7.5" barrel. Bore is excellent. Action works perfectly. Metal has approximately 95% original finish. Serial numbers are matching including the grips. An excellent Flat Top in a scarce caliber. Approximately 96 were made in 38 Colt.

Serial Number 227691. Made in 1902. 32-20 caliber with a 4 ¾” barrel. This is a relatively sharp gun with only around 10% of the original finish in the protected areas. Metal is mostly dark gray patina. All numbers are matching. Grips are very good with normal handling wear. This guns comes with a factory letter where it was shipped to the Colt Agency in San Francisco for...

Serial Number 155175. Made in 1894. 38-40 caliber with a 4 ¾”. Nice honest example of a Colt Single Action Army. Metal has a nicer even dark gray patina with traces of original finish Grips are very good and match the condition of the gun with just honest carry use. This is a nice example of a black powder Colt Single Action Army!

Made in 1901. 41 Colt with a 7 ½” barrel. Very fine example with very good original blue finish. The case colors have mostly faded, but some still remain in the protected areas. Grips show carry use. All numbers match. Action works well. Bore has light pitting with strong rifling.

Serial number 303360. 38-40 caliber with a 5 ½” barrel. Beautiful gun with excellent original finish. Barrel has 85% of the original blue finish. Frame has dark case colors. Very good fire blue on the screws. Grips are very fine carved steer head ivory grips. Grips are slightly oversized...

Made in 1901. 32-20 caliber with a 5 ½” barrel. Beautiful gun with 90% of the original blue. Bright case colors on frame. Grips are excellent. Numbers are all matching. Action works perfectly.

Made in 1902. 41 Colt with a 4 ¾” barrel. Beautiful Factory engraved Colt Bisley Model with most of the original finish. This gun was engraved by Cuno Helfrict who was head of the engraving department at Colt. This gun has over 95% of the original factory blue and almost all of the case colors....