EXCEPTIONAL COLT SAA TRANSITIONAL MODEL REVOLVER

 

Fall 2023 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

November 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2023

 

This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

 

EXCEPTIONAL COLT SAA TRANSITIONAL MODEL REVOLVER

23-1814
Cal. 41 Colt
S# 185887

One of the last black powder SAA revolvers, this style is known to collectors as the “Transition” model. It is not guaranteed for smokeless powder & has no verified proof “VP” on trigger guard. Bbl. length is 4-3/4″ with narrow land black powder rifling. Hartford bbl. address. Original black powder front sight. Fluted six shot cyl. Blue finish with case colored frame, hammer & loading gate. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. As little as 5% of production were 41 Colt cal. Mfg. 1899 and shipped to Hartley & Graham Co in New York City.

UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive letter confirms specifications of the gun and further stating date of shipment: May 10, 1899. Number of same type guns in shipment: 5.

STATUS: CURIO

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