Serial No. 24674X was shipped into a storm! Shipped in 1904 to Detroit Copper Mining Company, Morenci, Arizona Territory, via Copper Queen Consolidated, of Bisbee, Arizona Territory. This 4-3/4 inch .45 Single action arrived into Arizona, just in time to possibly been a participant in the Morenci Mine Wars. The Miners struck for better conditions, the mine owners answered by calling in "hired guns" to enforce their position. In fact, it resulted in the Arizona Rangers, led by Thomas Rynning, to be called into action to settle the problem, or at best police it. Whether this Colt took part, who knows, but it was there in the right location, and could have been ! The finish is a typical plum patina, that once was blue. It has this plum patina, with a slight gray mix, over the revolver, and has an excellent presence. Company barrel address, and frame patents are very clear and present, as are all matching serial numbers. The checkered hard rubber grips show hand wear, BUT have NO damage. All parts are original to the Colt, and everything is matching. The working action is crisp, and deliberate on each cocking of the revolver. All other mechanical operations function perfectly. It is seldom that collectors can have territorial shipped Colts, and with colorful purchasers. PRICE $4,650

COLT SINGLE ACTION, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" 44/40, 4-3/4 INCH BARREL, FACTORY LETTER

Serial No. 16109X comes with a Factory Letter, interesting in the fact it was a 1 piece shipment! This Colt shipped during the time period, and to a location of great tempests during the Family feuds, and Coal Mine disputes. Perhaps a witness, maybe a participant? Today the Colt has about 75-80% of the original nickel plating, the balance a light to dark / gray patina. The frame has more of the nickel, and particularly the hammer and adjacent areas. The checkered hard rubber grips are in excellent condition with no wear. Barrel address, frame patents, and Colt logo, are very clear and sharp. The mechanical action is crisp and exact, each time the Colt is cocked. All phases of the mechanical action works perfectly. All parts are original to the Revolver, and the barrel caliber designation of "Colt Frontier Six Shooter" is quite clear and sharp. All Serial Numbers are matching. A solid example of a short barrel, black powder Single Action, and in the historical caliber of 44/40.  PRICE $ 4,150

COLT MODEL 1877 DA. 38 / "SHERIFF'S MODEL" 3&1/2 INCH BARREL, BLUE & CASE , MANUFACTURED 1893 / ***FACTORY LETTER***

It is indeed rare to find a specimen of this quality, yet alone in the original Colt Factory Box, and not just a box, but the hinged Pink Picture Lid Box. Serial No. 8545X has about 99.9999% of all the bright blue remaining on the barrel, cylinder, trigger guard, and back strap. The frame exhibits  95%+ of all the colorful case hardening colors. The checkered hard rubber grips are as new condition. All the bright "peacock" fire blue remains on the hammer reverse and trigger. The mechanical action, both single action mode, and double action mode, all function perfectly. All parts are original to the colt, and all Serial Numbers are matching. The box is slightly tattered around the lids edge, but the important graphics are present and in excellent legibility and color. The end label has faded, but is still legible, with faint lettering. The hinge is intact, and all parts of the box are original. This "Lightning" was a 4 piece shipment in 1893. A VERY fine addition for a collection.  PRICE $7,350

BLACK POWDER, REVOLVER

This Colt has the "Cowboy" look, short barrel, Pearl Grips, and a .45. Serial No.10750X has all matching serial numbers, to include the cylinder. In addition, all Colt applied markings, such as barrel address, frame patents, and trigger guard caliber designation are clear and present. The finish is a soft pleasing gray/plum patina, throughout the revolver.

The working action is very precise, and crisp, functioning 100% correctly on each cocking of the revolver. In addition, all other mechanical aspects function perfectly also. The Pearl Grips are full of luster and fire color found in Mother of Pearl, and have NO damage. This is a very attractive and charismatic revolver, and exemplifies the Cowboy Colt. PRICE $ 3,875

This RARE variation was manufactured in 1857. The total production of '51 Navies was about 213,000, so when all is considered, ONLY 150 American NY barrel addressed Colts were made with iron back straps, this is a phenomenal specimen. Serial No. 662XX, was once finished in the blue, with case  hardened colored frame, and loading lever. On page 127, of the R.Q. Sutherland, " Book of Colt Firearms", it gives the correct serial ranges for iron back strap Navy revolvers. This specimen is absolutely in the range as listed. Today, the '51 navy is in a state of plum patina. However, there are traces of blue remaining scattered throughout the revolver, and some under the lever. The cylinder scene is all there, including the 16 May 1843, and matching serial number on the cylinder. Incredibly, there are still cylinder pins present, some a little worn, but present, and will still engage the hammer face. ALL parts are serial numbered to the Navy, and matching. The Walnut grips actually have original varnish remaining, the balance a lustrous patina. All Colt applied markings such as barrel address, frame patent etc.. are all present, and vividly clear. The screw head slots are crisp and clean. The mechanical functions of loading, cocking, and indexing to fire all function 100% correctly. A VERY SCARCE AND RARE '51 Colt Navy !!  PRICE $4,250

COLT MODEL 1877 DA .41, 2-1/2 INCH BARREL

This Model represented Colt's first entry into the Double Action Market! Introduced in 1877, and manufactured until 1909. It's popularity was due in part to it's resemblance to the tried and true single action. Although many customers swore at it, due to the delicate, and difficult problem to repair, they achieved great popularity, with likes of John Wesley Hardin, and none other than " Billy the Kid", packing these DA Colt's. This one, Serial No. 438XX was manufactured in 1883, and has the early oval etched panel , on the barrel for caliber identification.

The 2-1/2 inch barrel, is fairly scarce, as far as barrel lengths go in this model. It has about 60% of the original nickel plating remaining, the balance is a soft gray patina, which is good, because there is no harsh contrast in the finish. All factory applied markings, such as barrel address, and frame patents are clear and well defined. The hard rubber grips have all their checkering, and logo, and are NOT damaged. MOST important: the mechanical actions of cocking, firing, and cylinder locking etc. all function perfectly on both Double Action, and Single Action Modes. This " Thunderer" is a strong representation of the 1877 DA revolvers from Colt. PRICE $1,450

When Colt introduced the Model of 1877 Double Action Revolver, it was immediately popular. One reason was the similar appearance to the tried and true Single Action Army revolver. It became popular with Law Enforcement, and Express Companies. In fact, American Express ordered 1,200 .38 1877's from Colt to arm their Messengers. The Metropolitan police order was MUCH smaller, only 250+ revolvers were ordered. However, there is something quite unusual about these revolvers. This specimen, Serial No. 1451X has a Roll Die Caliber mark on the left side of the barrel: Colt DA .38. In the Sutherland Book, Page 325, it states in 1879 & 1880, markings are " only sometimes etched", so at this Serial Range it is a correct barrel !!! In fact, remove the cylinder pin, and there is a matching number to the Serial Number stamped into the barrel.

This is a very EARLY specimen, and very historical with being shipped in 1879 to the Metropolitan Police. It has about 90% of all the original nickel plating. All the company applied roll dies, such as barrel address, caliber designation, frame patents, are all clear and well defined, very legible. AS delicate as the action was, this one STILL works correctly, cocking on single action, or double action, indexing, and firing correctly. The checkered hard rubber grips show the wear of hands from many years on "the job", but are not broken or damaged.  A very historical and unique Colt 1877 DA, seldom if EVER seen. PRICE $2,550

One of the most unique models Colt produced, both historically, and with physical characteristics. The stories range from meant to be fired with heavy winter gloves on, or smaller Philippine hands needed two fingers to pull the stiff double action, used for higher velocity cartridges. Either way, this model has the enlarged trigger guard, and enlarged trigger. Serial No. 45XXX, is a U.S., issued to the Philippine Constabulary Army. All the inspector marks are clear and sharp, as well as all Colt factory applied markings.

 The mechanical functions are clean and exacting, both single and double action modes. There is about 25% original blue remaining, the balance blending into a soft gray patina. About 15-20% fire blue remains on select parts. The checkered hard rubber grips show only normal handling and field wear. In a Brand New Article and Study, by Bob Fulton, entitled, " The Legend of the Colt .45 Caliber Semi-Automatic Pistol and the Moros" the following background appears: "the Constabulary reported to the civilian Governor General William Howard Taft, who in turn reported directly to the Secretary of War, Elihu Root, as did General Chaffee, but through a different route. Theoretically Taft and Chaffee were equals, but Taft had abundant political and personal clout with the new President, Theodore Roosevelt, which Chaffee did not. Taft successfully pressured Root to order the Bureau of Ordnance, to give Capt. Allen whatever he wanted, and Allen had already picked out his weapons.( Capt. Henry T. Allen was head of the Philippine Constabulary) He wanted a new improved version of the  Army's then obsolete double action Colt .45 M 1878 Frontier revolver, but one modified to fire a higher -velocity cartridge. Several months later, he got it, the .45 caliber Colt Model 1902 revolver, which came to be officially known as the Philippine (and Alaskan) Model. 2,000 were purchased by the Bureau of Ordnance and shipped to the Philippines, solely for Constabulary use." This EXACT revolver is the one pictured in the new article. Click link below to see the entire history.

A scarce and historical Martial Colt. PRICE $1,450