Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
August 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026
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!
RARE & FINE DOCUMENTED WILBUR GLAHN FACTORY ENGRAVED 1ST SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
26-289 | Cal. 45 Colt. | S# 350477. | Bbl 4 3/4″.
Wilbur Glahn began working for Colt in 1919 and would end up as the primary engraver for the company until his death in 1951. As noted in “A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY” by Graham, Kopec & Moore, their survey of factory engraved revolver found a total of 307 that could be authenticated, using this sampling, it is estimated that the total production of factory engraved SAAs to be approx 3,000. Of the surveyed sampling, nickel plated SAA’s consisted of 80% of the total, blued & case hardened finish comprised only 10%… Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue and case color finish. Frame, cylinder, bbl and grip straps have 75% coverage of foliate scroll hand engraving. Top of grip frame and bottom of butt bear the signature “V” of Wilbur Glahn. 2 piece pearl grips with silver rampant Colt medallions. Right panel has raised steer head carving with emerald? nostrils. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Mfg Co. dated July 27, 2016 states Serial Number: 350477 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 5 1/2″ / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Ivory / Factory Engraved: Yes / Shipped To: Alker-Donovan Company / Address: New Orleans, Louisiana / Date of Shipment: October 18, 1929 / Colt Factory Order: #12402/6 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1″. Letter further states that the revolver was returned twice to the Colt factory after leaving the second time, in 1932, it is noted as being finished with pearl stocks. STATUS: CURIO.
