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According to "A Study of the the Colt Single Action Army Revolver" by Graham, Kopec and Moore, of the 1,478 Colt Single Actions manufactured with long flute cylinders, only 579 were produced in 1914.
LOT 3121
Documented Colt First Generation
Single Action Army Revolver with Scarce Long Fluted Cylinder and
Factory Letter - Serial no. 330863, 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 with scarce factory documented long fluted cylinder. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on June
13, 1914 to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, c/o William a. Groth & Sons with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, and stocks not listed. This
was a single shipment. The letter also noted that the revolver was shipped out with the long fluted cylinder. The double action long flute cylinders are rare as Colt only
assembled 579 single action revolvers in 1914 (1,478 total from 1913-1915) utilizing surplus cylinders from the Model 1878 revolvers per Graham, Kopec, and Moore
on page 156 of “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver”. SAAs with the long fluted cylinder are rare and even rarer in high condition. The barrel has the 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 followed by a Rampant Colt, and the left side of the
trigger guard has the Colt factory triangle proof and the number “1.” The grips are numbered to another gun. The matching serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Matching assembly number appears on the loading gate and rear of the frame.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 80% plus original blue finish with holster type wear and some minor chemical spotting on the left side of the barrel. The cylinder retains 70% original blue finish with high edge wear and drag lines. The grip straps retain 60% original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. The hammer and frame retain 70% original case colors. The replacement grips are very good with softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. A Colt SAA revolver with scarce long fluted cylinder that displays nicely.
Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000
LOT 3122
Exceptional Colt London Agency Model 1878 Double
Action Frontier Revolver in Very Scarce .44 Russian Caliber with Factory Letter - Serial no.
18413, 44 Russian cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, black hard rubber grips. The included Colt
factory letter states this revolver was shipped from Colt’s Hartford factory to the Colt London Agency on February 3, 1887. The revolver has the high polish commercial blue finish with niter blue trigger,
hammer top and screws. The butt is fitted with a lanyard loop. Grips are black checkered hard rubber with
the Rampant Colt trademark in an oval at the top. The top of the barrel is marked: “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD
CT. U.S.A.” in one line. The left side of the barrel is not marked with the caliber designation. The underside of the barrel is marked with the bore diameter “44” and “44 Cal” is stamped on the left front trigger guard bow. The Colt factory letter lists the caliber of the revolver as “44 Russian”. The serial number is located on the front of the grip strap ahead of the lanyard loop. The partial serial number, “413” is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. An assembly number, “22”, is stamped on the loading gate. Although the factory letter lists the revolver as being shipped to
the Colt London Agency the revolver is not stamped with the usual British proof and view marks. The markings are identical to standard production M1878 DA Revolvers.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The revolver retains 80% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish. There is moderate finish loss on the top strap and light-moderate finish loss on the ejector shroud, barrel muzzle, back strap and the sides of the receiver. The cylinder has moderate finish wear with a brown patina. The grips show light handling wear and remain in excellent condition. All markings are sharp. Mechanically excellent. A very scarce example of high condition .44 Russian caliber Colt M1878 Revolver.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
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