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LOT 1141
Exceptional First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .41 Colt with Scarce 7 1/2 Inch Barrel with Pearl
Grips - Serial no. 265119, 41 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, pearl grips. Colt introduced the
.41 Colt caliber to its famed Single Action Army revolver line in 1885. Colt author David Brown passionately summarized the
.41 Colt caliber’s alluring image as: “The .41s were favorites in the West among men who wanted something a bit less husky
than the .45 or the .44-40, yet something still dependable for man-stopping power at short ranges. The lawmen for the most
part, clung to the bigger bores; but several famous outlaws are known to have liked the .41 Colts” (see “The 36 Calibers of
the Colt Single Action Army,” p. 146). Among First Generation Single Action Army revolvers, only 16,402 left the factory chambered for .41 Long Colt
compared to 150,683 in .45 Colt, making it comparably scarce. The accompanying factory letter for this example states it was manufactured in 1905 and
no other information is available. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and “41 COLT” on the left side. Long barrel .45 LC SAAs are seldom
encountered! The frame carries the two-line patent date marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt on the left side. Matching serial numbers
appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear, backstrap thinning to a brown with a small
patch of pitting, front strap a brown-gray patina, and cylinder drag lines. The frame and hammer retain 75% original case colors. The markings are crisp.
The grips are also very fine with attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 1140
Documented San Francisco, California, Colt Agency Shipped Colt First Generation
Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 188067, 45 Long Colt cal.,
4 3/4 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 that made it out West. The accompanying factory letter states
the revolver was shipped to Colt’s San Francisco Agency, San Francisco, California, on August 10, 1899 with a 4 3/4 inch barrel
in .45 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a ten gun shipment. The barrel has the two-line Hartford address on top and
“45 COLT” on the left side. The frame has the two-line patent dates followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. The number “8” is
stamped on the right side of the trigger guard. A sterling silver overall lay is featured on the right grip panel below the screw.
The overlay feature relief scrollwork and engraved script initials. The matching serial number appears on the frame, trigger
guard, back strap, and both grip panels.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with holster and edge wear and grip straps thinning to a brown. 75%
original case colors remain on the hammer and frame. There is a small chip at the top of right panel, otherwise the period
personalized grips are excellent with a few handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000