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LOT 3199
First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 356159, 32 WCF cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. .32-20 WCF was a very popular caliber in the first generation SAA
line. As author Dan Brown put it, “The .32-20 WCF cartridge had good range and accuracy. It is very easy to
shoot, as it does not make the revolver buck as the larger calibers do. It also was used as a companion to the Winchester
rifle of the .32-20 WCF caliber” (“The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army,” page 190). This highly attractive Peacemaker in .32-20 WCF was manufactured
in 1938. The barrel has the one-line Colt Hartford address on top and “32 W.C.F.” on the left side. The frame has the two-line patent dates marking followed by a Rampant Colt. Matching assembly number is on the rear of the frame and loading gate. The matching serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and both grip panels. The matching partial serial number “159” is stamped on the cylinder at the rear.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% original blue finish with a couple patches of pitting visible on the ejector rod housing. 90% plus original case colors remain on the frame. The grips are also very fine with a chip near the bottom (right panel), a few minor handling marks, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3200
Documented California Shipped First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 352963, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. The Colt Single Action Army Revolver is
arguably the most iconic American handgun. In the hands of ranchers, cavalrymen,
Native Americans, lawmen, and outlaws, the Peacemaker’s legacy was forged
out in the hostile American West and continues to gain popularity among
today’s collectors. Offered here is a very attractive example of the legendary Peacemaker
chambered in the iconic .45 LC caliber. The accompanying Colt factory
letter dated April 3, 1963 states the revolver was shipped to William H.
Hoegee Co. of Los Angeles, California, on March 16, 1929 with a 7 1/2
inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, and hard rubber grips. This was
a single gun shipment. The barrel has the standard one-line Hartford
address on top and “45 COLT” on the left side. The left side of the frame
has the two-line patent dates marking followed by a Rampant Colt. The
letter “J” is stamped above the frame serial number. The matching serial
number appears on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and both grip
panels. The matching last two digits of the serial number “63” appear on
the back of the cylinder. The assembly number “962” is marked on the
loading gate and back of the frame. With a custom display case.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% original blue finish with high edge wear, cylinder drag line, and grip straps thinning to a brown. The frame and hammer retain 85% original case colors. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3201
Myres El Paso, Texas Shipped First
Generation Colt Single Action Army
Revolver in .38 Colt with Myres Holster
Rig and Factory Letter - Serial no. 351608,
38 Long Colt cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. The
accompanying factory letter states the revolver was sold to famed saddlery Myres Co.
(address unavailable) and shipped to Momsen, Dunnegan & Ryan Co. of El Paso, Texas,
on January 28, 1928 with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .38 Colt, blue finish, and hard rubber
stocks. This was a single gun shipment. Few firearms are more deeply associated with the
American West than the Colt Single Action Army and perhaps no other state personifies
the image of the Wild West more the Texas. Momsen, Dunnegan & Ryan Co. was a
prosperous El Paso based hardware company that traced its lineage back to 1881 when
Gustave Momsen arrived in El Paso from San Francisco. Fixed sights, with “38 COLT” on
the left side of the barrel, two-line Hartford address on top, and the two-line, three-date
patents next to the uncircled Rampant Colt on the frame. “08” on the rear cylinder face.
Matching assembly number “838” on the loading gate and hidden on the back right side
of the frame. Right side of the grip frame numbers matching. Underside of black hard rubber grips matching hand-numbered.
As a Colt SAA sold to Myres Co. it is fitting that it comes with a S.D. Myres floral tooled holster rig. Born in Texas in 1871, Sam
D. Myres founded his famed saddlery and leather business in Sweetwater, Texas, in 1897 and moved the operation to El Paso,
Texas, in 1920. He offered some of the country’s finest saddles money could buy. A humbled Myres said, “I want to do the job
right. I don’t want to make them ashamed they asked me to lead the parade.” And he did just that. This holster rig is certainly
a testament to his craftsmanship.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% original case colors on the frame with some mild scattered spotting, 50% original blue finish
on barrel, cylinder and grip frame with some mild flaking and edge wear, and mild cylinder drag line. Modified refinished
front sight. Grips are also fine with some dings and dents. The holster rig is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
122 Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250