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Well-Documented One-of-a-Kind Configuration Consecutively Serialized Pair of Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolvers with Factory Letter -
A) Colt Second Generation Buntline Special
Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 53511SA, 45 LC cal., 12 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut grips. Official factory shipped consecutively serialized sets of second generation Colt
Single Action Army revolvers are rarely encountered and are highly prized by modern collectors. SAA expert and author Don
Wilkerson accounts for “just over 1100” second generation SAA consecutive sets known to have been manufactured. Wilkerson
explained, “These included consecutive sets special ordered by customers and sets assembled for inventory. Most consecutive
sets consisted of two revolvers of the same calibers, barrel length and finish. A small number of consecutive sets contained
revolvers of different calibers, barrel lengths or finishes. The great majority of sets consisted of only two revolvers.” There was a
total of 784 .45 caliber consecutive sets of two standard SAAs and 48 consecutive sets of two Buntline Specials (see “Colt Single-Auction Revolver Handbook 1955-1975,” pages 38, 64 and 83). Offered here is among the rarest of the second generation SAA consecutive sets as it is the only known Buntline paired with a 4 3/4 inch nickel
SAA. A true rarity in Colt collecting that is pictured and identified in Don Wilkerson’s “Colt Single Action Revolver Handbook 1955-1957” on page 66 where it is cited as a consecutive set shipped to Doylestown, Pennsylvania on July 16, 1970 and as the only known consecutive set of revolvers in this configuration. Two copies of Wilkerson’s aforementioned book are included. This set was manufactured in 1970 and each revolver has respective standard markings and features and carry their respective matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the partial serial number (“511” or “510”) on the front cylinder face. An assembly number is found on the loading gate: gun “A” has the number 530” and gun “B” has the number “915.” The included factory letter for the pair of revolvers confirm the configurations and
shipment to Doylestown, Pennsylvania, as well as being ordered as a consecutively serial numbered set on Colt factory order 11887.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks and a light cylinder drag line. Mechanically
excellent. B) Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Stagecoach Box - Serial no. 53510SA, 45 LC cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish,
walnut grips. As described in “A” along with an included correctly marked Colt “stagecoach” box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks and fine cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine
with a split lid corner. Consecutively numbered second generation SAA sets are rarely encountered. Do not miss your chance to acquire this consecutively serialized
set, the only known Buntline paired with a 4 3/4 inch nickel SAA. A must have for the serious Colt collector.
Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
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Cased Pair of First Year Production Colt Second/Third Generation Single Action Army Revolvers -A) Early Second Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Black Box - Serial no. 8176SA, 45 LC cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. This cased Single Action Army set includes a first year production second generation (gun “A”) and a first year production third generation (gun “B”). Manufactured in 1956. Standard markings and features. Matching serial numbers are found on the frame (with suffix), triggerguard, backstrap, and inside the grip panels (sans suffix). Assembly number “206” marked on the front cylinder face and inside the loading gate. Includes the original Colt black box, a Colt double gun case housing both revolvers and a copy of Don Wilkerson’s “Colt Single-Action Revolver Handbook 1955-1975”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks, light partial cylinder drag lines, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fair with repairs. Case is very good. B) Early Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 81076SA, 45 LC cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1976. Standard markings and features. Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap and inside the grip panels (sans suffix) with a partial serial number “076” on the front cylinder face. Includes an unnumbered Colt black box. Cased with “A”. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
According to Don Wilkerson, "These revolvers were assembled per factory order, and are the only known set in this configuration
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK COLT SINGLE- ACTION REVOLVER HANDBOOK 1955-1975 BY WILKERSON
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