Colt Single Actions - 1st Generation

Serial number 350782. Made in 1927. 38 Colt caliber with a 5 ½” barrel. This is a fantastic factory engraved Colt Single Action Army. This gun is in excel condition with most of the original factory finish. The only alteration is the front sight. Grips are factory medallion ivory. This is a Wilber Glahn engraved gun who was the master engraver for Colt during the 1920s. The backstrap behind...

Serial number 341671. Made in 1921. 38-40 caliber with a 5 ½” barrel.  This is a fantastic factory engraved Colt Single Action Army. It is in excellent condition with approximately 92% of the original; nickel finish. There is slight wear at the muzzle and on the front of the cylinder. There are light marks in the nickel indicating being carried. This gun was...

Serial number 355127. Made in 1934. 32-20 caliber with a 4 ¾” barrel. This gun is in excellent condition with 98% + of the original blue. This gun has extra engraving on the cylinder behind and in between the cylinder stops as well along the back strap. This gun has S. W. King improvements and was probably customized by King.  D. W.  King Gun Sight...

Serial number 350686. Made in 1927. 45 LC caliber with a 5 ½” barrel. Absolutely beautiful gun in excellent condition with 97% of the original blue finish and bright case colors on the frame. The grips are factory two piece carved steer head ivory with medallions. This gun is factory engraved by Wilbur Glahn. Blue and case color factory engraved guns are much more rare than...

Serial number 350477. Made in 1929. 45LC caliber with a 4 ¾” barrel. This gun is in excellent condition with 95%+ of the original blue finish and bright case colors. This gun was engraved by Wilbur Glahn. It comes with a factory letter. This gun was returned twice before being shipped to E. S. Sporting goods in Austin Texas. The letter confirms the factory engraving and...

Serial 234. Made in 1874. 45 LC caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. Very  early Ainsworth inspected US Martial Single Action. This gun has a mottled gray patina with scattered light pitting throughout. There are several areas of minor restoration. This gun comes with a Colt factory letter as well as a hand written account of the provenance of this gun. It is also accompanied by a letter from noted...

SN: 260522. Made in 1904, .44-40 with a 4.75" barrel. Bore is good, lightly pitted with visible rifling. 1st Gen single action Bisley revolver. Has been reblued and looks good. Has custom wood grips. Overall very good condition. (CONSIGNMENT)

SN: 250294. Made in 1903, .45 LC with a 4.75” barrel. Bore is excellent. 1st Gen Single Action revolver originally made as a .38-40 but converted to .45 LC. Has been engraved by Master Engraver Ben Lane, signed under the base pin. Has nickel finish, fire blued screws and one-piece ivory grip. A beautiful piece in excellent condition. Comes with a copy of the factory...

SN: 284660. Made in 1906, .38-40 with a 4.75” barrel. Bore is excellent. The frame has been chromed and has nickel plated barrel and cylinder. All the markings are still clear and legible. The grips have been refinished and look excellent. Action is tight and works correctly. A good looking gun you can shoot without worrying.

SN: 251961. Made in 1904, .45 LC with a 12” barrel. Bore is excellent. 1st Gen Single Action converted to a Buntline with a modern barrel. The frame has been refinished and looks pretty good . Action is tight and works correctly. The grips are ivory scrimshawed with Mexican eagles. A great looking gun that would make Wyatt Earp proud.

SN: 263945. Made in 1905, .32-20 with a 4.75" barrel. Bore is good, mostly bright with some pitted areas. Well worn cowboy single action revolver. The metal has a gray mottled patina. The grips are worn smooth from use. The action works correctly. A Colt Single Action that looks like it's from the Old West.

SN: 243986. Made in 1903, .38-40 with a 4.75" barrel. The bore is very good, bright with strong rifling. The metal has a dark brown patina with some pitting. Markings are all legible. The hammer has been replaced. The grips have some marks and are worn smooth. A nice Western style Colt Single Action.

SN: 209488. Made in 1901, .45 LC with a 4.75” barrel. Bore is excellent. 1st Gen Single Action revolver engraved by Master Engraver Carmine Lombardy, signed under the base pin. Has nickel finish, fire blued screws and one-piece ivory grip. A beautiful piece in excellent condition. Comes with a copy of the factory letter.

SN: 319432. Made in 1911, .45LC with a 4.75" barrel. Beautifully engraved by Master Engraver Ben Lane. Has nickel finish with fire blued screws and small parts, and one-piece ivory grip. A beautiful piece by one of the masters, in excellent condition. Comes with a copy of the Colt letter with the original details.

Serial number 230506. Made in 1902. 45 LC caliber with a 4 ¾” barrel. The metal on this gun has been cleaned and refinished. Grips are very good showing normal carry wear. Action works well.

Serial number 243567. Made in 1903. 38-40 caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. This gun has a dark gray patina. Grips show handling wear and have some chips out of the left hand side.

Serial number 315559. Made in 1910. 32-20 caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. This gun is in mint condition as restored. Grips are checkered wood

SN: 96190. Made in 1883. 45LC caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. This gun is heavily pitted and in “as found” relic condition. There is a tag from a previous collector that identifies this gun as “Dug up in Uvalde Texas” Obviously, the tag’s author meant Uvalde, Texas. We cannot guarantee the provenance. What is interesting is this gun has an earlier barrel with the extra cut for the ejector rod...

SN: 220601. Made in 1902, .45LC with a 7.5" barrel. Beautifully engraved by Master Engraver Jerome Harper in the style of Cuno Helfricht. Has nickel finish with fire blued screws and small parts, and one-piece ivory grip. A beautiful piece by one of the masters, in excellent condition. Comes with a copy of the Colt letter with the original details.

Serial number 258882. Made in 1904. 357 Magnum with a 5 ½” barrel. Very interesting Colt- King customized Bisley. This gun has been refinished. The barrel and cylinder have been replaced and is now chambered in 357 Magnum. The top of the barrel has a high rib marked “Colt-King Super Target” The action has been expertly tuned. Very fine gun for the collector who appreciates...