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LOT 626
Scarce and Desirable
Colt Boa Double Action
Revolver with Box - Serial no.
BOA1004, 357 magnum cal., 6 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish,
hardwood 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. Fitted with blade front and adjustable notch rear sights and a set of attractive wrap around grips. The left side of the barrel is marked “BOA .357/.357 MAGNUM CTG”. Includes original Colt “wood grain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and a faint cylinder drag line. Grips are also excellent with crisp checkering and nearly all original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with a few tape repairs. The Colt Boa is the one snake gun absent in most Colt collections, this is your opportunity to fill that hole in your collection!
Estimate: 17,000 - 25,000
Collector’s Fact
Approximately 500 Colt Combat Python revolvers were manufactured.
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LOT 627
Scarce Three Inch Barrel Colt Combat Python Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. T73977, 357 magnum cal., 3 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The included factory letter lists this revolver as being chambered in .357 magnum with a three inch barrel, blue finish, and checkered walnut service stocks when shipped to Lew Horton Distribution Company, Inc. in Southboro, Massachusetts on February 18, 1988. One of 500 Combat Pythons produced exclusively for Lew Horton Distributing Company. Special roll mark of “COMBAT PYTHON/357 MAGNUM CTG.” on the left side of the barrel along with standard markings and features. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, a light cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. This is your chance to add one of these seldom seen Combat Pythons to your snake collection! Estimate: 10,000 - 17,000