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LOT 1533
Scarce and Desirable
Colt Boa Double Action
Revolver with Box
and Factory Letter -
Serial no. BOA0868, 357
magnum cal., 6 inch vent
rib bbl., blue finish, rosewood
grips. Developed as a combination of the Mark V
Trooper frame and the Python barrel, the Colt Boa
was manufactured only in 1985 as a Lew Horton
Distributing limited edition, with a total run of only
1,200, and only 600 in this configuration, making
it among the rarest of the production model Colt
“snake” double actions. The included factory letter
lists this revolver as having a 6 inch barrel chambered
in .357 Magnum with “Royal Blue” finish and checkered rosewood stocks when shipped to Lew Horton Distributing Co. in Southboro,
Massachusetts on March 8, 1985. Includes original Colt “wood grain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, a faint cylinder drag line, and crisp grip
checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with storage and handling marks and wear.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
A total of only 1200 Colt Boa revolvers
were produced, 600 with a 4 inch barrel
and 600 with a 6 inch barrel.
LOT 1534
Scarce and Desirable Colt Boa Double Action Revolver with Box - Serial
no. BOA0679, 357 magnum cal., 4 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips.
Developed as a combination of the Mark V Trooper frame and the Python barrel, the
Colt Boa was manufactured only in 1985 as a Lew Horton Distributing limited edition,
with a total run of only 1,200, with only 600 in this configuration, making it among
the rarest of the production model Colt “snake” double actions. Blade front and
adjustable notch rear sight and marked “BOA .357/.357 MAGNUM CTG.” on the left
side of the barrel. Includes factory Colt “wood grain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish, minimal handling
marks, a cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is
good with an absent end label and tape repairs.
Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000