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Fantastic condition Colt Single Action Army artillery rework. Revolver retains a high percentage of US Refurbish blue & case color, strong nitre blue on screws, with scattered finish losses in various areas. Mechanically excellent with tight lockup & timing. Various inspector & sub-inspector marks are photographed & also detailed below. RAC (Carr) inspector mark on frame above serial number 139650 J (Johnson) sub-inspector marking on triggerguard above number 17193. Number on butt of 1593. C

A masterpiece featuring the legendary work of Colt Master Engraver Bob Burt, this extraordinarily engraved revolver would likely cost over $20,000 to duplicate through Colt today. Originally a plain 2nd Generation New Frontier, Burt engraved this gun in 1986, as shown by his dated signature on the underside of the barrel. This revolver features nearly full coverage in Burt’s distinctive scroll, with floral and checkerboard accents throughout. Significant gold inlay accents the model marking on

An interesting 1860 Army, originally part of a U.S. Government Shipment in late 1863 & subsequently period embellished. Revolver retains very little original finish. Engraving is of very high quality, featuring an extremely well executed vine, scroll, and floral layout. Engraving also features checkerboard and punch dot fills that perfectly accent the scroll. Checkerboard style engraving on the butt & cylinder appears to have been done at a later time, by a different hand than

Pristine example of a late 2nd generation Colt Single Action Army, accompanied by original box, Styrofoam insert, paperwork, and original purchase receipt. Extremely difficult to improve upon example – revolver retains nearly all of its original blue & color case finish, with the only detraction being a small mark on the cylinder. Revolver appears unfired post-factory, and doesn’t have even the faintest sign of a turn line. Gorgeous blue & color case. A true time

Extremely scarce factory nickel Police Positive Target in .32, with factory pearl stocks. Revolver exhibits a high percentage of its nickel finish remaining, with scattered flaking and freckling in some areas. Factory pearl stocks are complete, and undamaged. Mechanically perfect. **Important to note that revolver does has a slightly bulged barrel, approximately one inch behind the muzzle** While barrel is bulged, this does not take away from the overall appearance of the revolver. Difficult to

Extremely unique Colt Python, serial number 16105E, featuring multiple US & US PROPERTY markings. Per factory letter, this revolver was one of two Pythons in an order – both revolvers were produced “In The Green”, meaning without final finishing (typically, for embellishment and finishing outside of the Colt factory) and marked US or US PROPERTY in several locations on the revolver. Interestingly, this revolver still retains its unfinished state, with several areas of freckling throughout

Colt Diamondback, .22 Long Rifle, 6” barrel, with Colt blue finish, part of prior Colt Historian Kathleen Hoyt’s collection. This Diamondback remains in near mint condition, with turn line & a slight blemish on the front sight, a shown in photos. Revolver is mechanically strong. With original, labeled box with matching serial number & model, Colt factory letter indicating sale to Kathleen Hoyt. Mrs. Hoyt career as Colt Historian from 1988 through her retirement in

Colt 1911, serial number 417. Early, scarce high polish blue Colt Model 1911. This pistol is nearly 100% original, with the exception of the magazine lock catch, the magazine, and the stocks, including all original, correct nitre blue small parts. Pistol includes original, extremely rare & original unmarked barrel, used only in the first 400-500 pistols prior to serif “H” inspection mark. Pistol retains an attractive percentage of original high polish blue & nitre blue

Colt Army Special, Serial # 321844 32/20 WCF Caliber, Factory Engraved, Pearl Stocks Excellent condition Colt Army Special, factory engraved with what appear to be Colt factory pearl stocks. This revolver retains nearly all of its original high polish blue finish, with nitre blue trigger and hammer. Finish loss is noted on the cylinder, which has also turned a plum color. Revolver is mechanically sound. Colt records do not contain a shipping ledger entry for

Colt Pony, serial number CPA001042. Scarce model that appeared in Colt’s 1971 catalog, however, never made it into full production. An unknown number still remain. 10 were given to Colt employees, and 37 (including this pistol) were returned to Firearms International, who was to produce these under license by Colt, due to the project never materializing, partly attributed to quality concerns. This pistol retains most of its original bluing, with scattered finish loss in several

Detective Special #429866, with original box, Texas shipped. Very strong example of a mid-1930’s Detective Special, with strong finish remining. Evidence of light use with scattered areas of finish loss, most notably on the barrel and behind the cylinder release. Checkered walnut stocks remain in near perfect condition. Mechanics are perfect. Original box remains in good condition, with some tape, including over the original handwritten serial number on the bottom. Included factory letter confirms specifications,

New Line .22 Caliber, serial number 13474. Revolver is factory engraved, likely Helfricht or his shop, with approximately 50% coverage. Rare full silver plated finish, of which an attractive percentage remains on all areas of the revolver. Strong nitre blue on screws, trigger, and hammer. Excellent original ivory grips. Mechanics function, but feel delicate when operating. Factory letter confirms all original features, and 1882 shipment to London. A very attractive silver plated & engraved Colt

Colt Official Police with King Super Target Modifications, serial # 751816. Scarce post-World War II Official Police with King Super Target modifications, including full vent rib, adjustable rear sight, and classic King Gun Sight Co. reflective mirror front sight. Hammer appears to be a King part, however, it is not the usual ‘King Cockeyed” hammer that typically is seen on King Super Targets. Most King modified guns this writer has seen are pre-WWII, so this

Colt Pocket Hammerless, .380 Caliber, in near new condition, serial # 10970, with factory letter. Exceptional Colt .380 caliber Pocket Hammerless retaining nearly all of its original high polish blue and nitre blue accents. Only a handful of small, pinprick sized areas of finish loss and a small amount of finish loss on the front strap near the magazine are the only detractions to an otherwise factory new example of this model. Original stocks. Strong,

Colt Detective Special with Factory Nickel, Pearl Stocks, and Hammer Shroud, serial # 664133, with factory letter. Uniquely configured Detective Special, with factory pearl stocks and hammer shroud in nickel finish. Revolver retains most of the original nickel finish, with scattered pin prick size losses to the finish throughout, with some flaking on the front strap. Hammer shroud of bare aluminum (typical of hammer shrouds on nickel guns) shows some scratches. Pearl stocks are in

Colt New House Revolver, Factory Engraved, serial # 23387, with factory letter. Extremely scarce factory engraved & nickel-plated Colt New House 38 Revolver, with factory letter confirming serial number, 38 caliber, 2 ¼” barrel length, nickel finish, and 50 cents in engraving. Shipped to Markt & Company, who through some brief research may have been an exporter to London, Paris, and Constantinople. According to “The Book of Colt Firearms” by R.L. Wilson, factory engraved New