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LOT 1134
Outstanding Colt First Generation
Single Action Army Revolver with
Documented Factory Swivel,
Factory Letter, and Original Box
- Serial no. 356225, 45 Long Colt
cal., 5 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 an outstanding
example of the legendary Peacemaker chambered in the iconic .45 LC
caliber with documented special order swivel on the butt and original
box. The revolver was manufactured in 1938 and has the appearance of
just being released from the factory. The accompanying factory letter states
the revolver was sold and shipped on January 31, 1938 to L.M. Case & Son
of Bristol, Connecticut, with a 5 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, swivel
in butt, and type of stocks not listed. This was a single gun shipment. The barrel the the
one-line Hartford address on top and “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45” on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line,
three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the Colt triangle “VP” proof mark
and the number “4”. The revolver wears a set of checkered hard rubber grips featuring an embossed Rampant Colt at the top. Both grips are
numbered to a different gun (“4432”). The matching assembly number is found on the loading gate and rear of the frame. The matching serial
numbers appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Blue finish with casehardened frame and blade front and frame notch rear
sights. Included is the original black hinge lid box numbered to the gun and “Shooting Suggestions” pamphlet. Brig Pemberton purchased
this revolver in 1966 from the New York firearms dealer Al Kelley-Jack Malloy at a cost of $400. The purchase receipt is included.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, near new
retaining 99% plus original blue finish and
vivid original case colors with a few light
scratches at the muzzle (left side). The
replacement grips are excellent with crisp
checkering. Mechanically excellent. The
box is good with the long side of the
lid detached and a couple separated
corners. A fantastic special order Colt
Single Action Army Revolver.
Provenance: The Brig & Louise
Pemberton Collection.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500