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.41 Colt cal. only, otherwise same general specifications and price adjustment percentages as Model 1877 Lightning.

similar to 1889 Navy, but double cylinder notches, double locking bolts, and shorter flutes, square cyl. release thumb catch, hard rubber grips, .32-20 WCF (uncommon) added in 1905, .38 Short and Long Colt, and .41 Short and Long Colt cal.,...

.22 LR cal., GIO, 21.2 in. barrel, 10 or 30 shot mag., flat-top receiver with detachable carry handle, fixed stock, elongated ribbed aluminum handguard, removable rear sight, ejection port cover, single left-side safety lever, black finish,...

8 ga.

ser. no. range, 50W-24189W (numbers 1W-49W and 124W-149W were not mfg.).

approx. ser. no. range 39,000SA to 70,055SA, most were shipped in a red and white, two-piece, stagecoach box, but at approx. serial range 65,XXXSA a light wood grain box was used followed by a dark wood grain box. Mfg. 1965-1973.

.45 LC cal., 4 3/4 (disc. 1999, reintroduced 2002), 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 (disc. 1999) in. barrel marked "COLT COWBOY .45 COLT" on left side, transfer bar safety, all steel construction, frame assembly done in the U.S., charcoal case co...

.45 ACP cal., royal blue finish only, 4 3/4, 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 in. barrel, walnut grips, 40-43 oz. Mfg. 1991-92 only.

blue finish version of "K" Model, except has "P" suffix, Staglite grips, approx. 68,000 mfg. 1962-1970.

.38 ACP cal., 6 in. barrel, blue, similar to 1902 Sporting, round hammer changed to spur type in 1908, checkered black hard rubber grips, lanyard swivel on bottom rear of left grip. Mfg. 1902-29.

pistols mfg. after ser. no. 4,500.

5 in. barrel, fixed sights, "C" prefix until 1950 when changed to "C" suffix. Approx. 196,000 mfg. 1946-1970.

Drake made slides only for use by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit to allow assembly of match guns.

9mm Para. (rare) or .45 ACP cal., flat mainspring housing, Colt blue finish accurizer barrel and bushing, adj. trigger, target hammer, solid rib, Colt-Elliason rear sight. Mfg. 1970-1983.

9mm Para., .38 Super, or .45 ACP cal., 4 1/4 in. barrel, full size grips, Colt alloy frame and mainspring housing. Mfg. 1950-1969.

.28 cal., SA, 2 1/2-4 3/4 in. octagon barrel, 31/32 round back cylinder and recoil shield milled for ease of capping, folding trigger, with attached loading lever, blue metal finish. Barrel marked "Patent Arms Paterson N.J.-Colt's Pt.&...

.44 cal., serial range 1001 to approx. 1100. Similar to military model except Govt. inspectors' marks were not applied.

4, 5, or 6 in. barrel, loading lever and steel grip straps.

standard Richards type barrel. A space between face of conversion ring and rear of cylinder when viewed from the side. No integral sight on breechplate, cut away at top allowing hammer to directly strike the cartridge.

Richards-Mason breechplate, oiled grips, soft blue military finish, produced in US. percussion range of 40,000-90,000. Inconsistent "U.S.N." and other inspector markings. Iron straps, "U.S." on frame.

7 1/2 in. barrel, New York address, Navy grips.

.22 Short or long RF cal., 2 3/8 or 2 7/8 in. barrel, 5 variations with a variety of finishes, engraving, and grips, first model has cone shaped firing pin that drops through frame (up to approx. ser. no. 125), without topstrap on frame, wi...

.38 or .41 CF cal., 5 shot, 2 1/4 in. barrel, spur trigger, checkered hard rubber grips. Approx. 4,000 mfg. 1880-1886 starting at ser. no. 10,300.

.45 LC cal., 7 1/2 in. barrel standard, blue with color case hardened frame or full nickel finish, rear sight changed to standard "V" notch, first few hundred have German silver front sight, distinctive italic script style letteri...

blue or nickel finish, 5 ½ in. and 7 ½ in. barrels, manufactured in two distinct runs, slightly less than 100 converted from unsold .44 RF still in inventory in the late 1880s, and approximately 20 mfg. new in 1891.

standard production, not mfg. by the Colt Custom Shop.

attached loading lever.

half stock, 18 1/4 in. barrel, approx. 50 mfg., both Russian and Hartford marked.

deluxe variation including deluxe walnut stock with skipline checkering and rosewood forearm cap.

.22 LR cal., similar to Stagecoach, except 19 3/8 in. barrel, 15 shot mag., no engraving and plain walnut stock. Over 25,000 mfg. 1965-mid 1970s.

.223 Rem. cal., GIO, original Colt tactical upper receiver configuration without forward bolt assist or case deflector, slabside lower receiver, 20 in. A2 profile barrel with 1:7 in. twist, birdcage style flash hider, round A2 style handgua...

receiver is stamped Colt Carbine, similar to R6520, except has no bayonet lug, 16 in. barrel, 1:7 twist. Disc. 1988.

.223 Rem. cal., GIO, flat-top, 16.1 in. barrel (1:9 in.), 9 shot mag., matte finish, 7.1 lbs. Mfg. 1995-2012.

5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 20 in. barrel with flash suppressor, FDE furniture, 30 shot mag., 2/3 quad rail with cover, A2 front sight with Magpul Gen. II rear sight, fixed stock, matte black barrel, matte black or FDE (new 2014) receiver finish, ...

from 2002-2006, the Anaconda was only available through the Colt Custom Shop.

.44 cal., revolving cylinder percussion rifle, 30 in. octagon barrel, 8 or 10 shot cylinder, blade front and adj. leaf-type rear sights, walnut stock, no forend, w/o topstrap over cylinder, available as Standard Model or Improved Model (wit...

.44-40 WCF cal., 25 1/2 in. barrel, 15 shot tube mag., blue with case hardened lever and hammer, walnut stock. 6,403 mfg., 1883-1885.

.25-06 Rem., .270 Win., or .30-06 cal., non-rotating bolt action, manufactured in Germany by J. P. Sauer & Sohn, 24 in. barrel, 4 shot detachable mag., no sights, checkered walnut stock with rosewood forend tip and pistol grip cap, reco...

.22 LR cal., 19 3/8 in. barrel, 15 shot mag., aluminum alloy painted receiver, pistol-grip stock and enlarged forearm. Mfg. 1970-mid-1970s.

.223 Rem. cal., GIO, various configurations, receiver stamped "Sporter II", 20 in. barrel, 1:7 twist, A1 sights and forward assist, disc.

.223 Rem. cal., GIO, receiver is stamped Sporter Lightweight, 16 in. barrel, 1:7 twist, similar to R6520, except does not have bayonet lug or collapsible stock.

.223 Rem. cal., GI, heavy 20 in. HBAR barrel, 1:7 in. twist, A2 sights, 8 lbs. Mfg. 1986-2010.

6.5 Creedmoor cal., 18 in. stainless chrome-lined barrel w/muzzle brake, 20 shot mag., no sights, collapsible/folding stock, 15 in. M-LOK rail system, ambi features, matte black finish, 9 lbs. Mfg. 2019 only.

approx. ser. no. range 70,055SA to 73,205SA, shipped in a brown, wood grain cardboard shell with 2 styrofoam inserts. Mfg. 1973-1976.

includes SAA in .45 LC cal., with 5 1/2 in. barrel, stag (very limited) or imitation ivory (more common) grips, blue/color case hardened finish, accessories include collector's Bowie knife, silver medallion and collector's case, marked &quo...

.45 LC cal., 5 1/2 in. barrel, nickel finish, buffalo horn grips, includes four unique styles of engraving. Mfg. 1997-98, reintroduced 2001-2002.

.22 LR/.22 WMR cal., color case hardened steel frame, 4.4, 4 3/4, 6, or 7 1/2 (nicknamed Buntline Model but may be marked Peacemaker or Buntline) in. barrel, black composition grips, furnished with interchangeable .22 LR/.22 WMR cylinders, ...

similar specifications to 1902 Military, only serial number range 15,001-15,200.

Brazilian Navy first procured M1911 pistols in 1921 when a first batch of 200 pistols (scattered through serial numbers C129000 to C131000) were delivered to the Minas Geraes battleship then docked at Brooklyn Naval Yard. Another order was ...

only 4,200 produced.

"C" Prefix with serial numbers C221,000-C240,227.

assembled by government armorers, all parts marked "NM", parkerized finish. Most will be "S.A." marked.

similar to Gold Cup, except was mfg. as a Camp Perry commemorative, 200 mfg. 1978 only.

there were two shipments of the M1969 pistol. One was on 3/18/1969 to the Arsenal and were serialized 327248C, 327337C, 327338C, and 327673C. The second shipment was sent to military exchange in care of Robert Tremont on 5/2/1969, and were...

.45 ACP cal. only, 3 1/2 in. barrel, alloy frame with blue finish only, white dot sights, 25 oz. Mfg. 1991-93.

6 5/8 in. barrel.

.32-20 WCF (scarce), .38 Colt (approx. 40 mfg.), .38-40 WCF, .41 LC (scarce, 308 mfg.), .44 Russian, .44 S&W, .44-40 WCF (Colt Frontier Six Shooter), .45 LC, .450 Eley, .455 Eley, or .476 Eley cal., 2 1/2 (scarce), 3, 3 1/2, or 4 in. ba...

these were all civilian variations of the Model 1892, military model (.38 Long Colt only) and values are shown above for these civilian guns.

.22 LR cal., GIO, 21.2 in. barrel, 30 shot mag., black finish, fixed stock, aluminum upper and lower receiver, quad tactical rail interface system with Picatinny rail, flip-up front and rear sights, inline barrel/stock design, cartridge cas...

12 or 16 ga., various barrel lengths, DTs, checkered stock and forearm, mfg. in France 1961-62 by Fabrication Mechanique, estimated total between 25-50 guns in serial range 467,000-469,000.

ser. no. range, 001G-6201G.

.31 or .34 cal., single action with folding trigger, 2 1/2-5 1/2 in. octagon barrel marked "Patent Arms M'g Co. Paterson N-J. Colt's Pt.", blue metal finish, 5 shot cylinder with Centaur scene, four horse head trademark and "COLT" on cylind...

.44 cal., 6 shot, 7 1/2 in. round and octagon barrel, blue metal with case hardened frame, lever, hammer, brass grip straps, silvered straps for civilian market, serial range numbered after Hartford Dragoon, 1341 to around 8000. Oval cyl. s...

3 in. barrel, without loading lever and with small round trigger guard.

the most common Thuer, but popular because it's a large frame model.

generally the same as the Second Model Richards except cylinder has extra "safety" notches between the locking notches. This variation was usually produced in the 100-300, 1,000-1,700 and 200,000 serial ranges. Cylinder locking no...

.44 CF cal., overall, much rarer than Richards Army Conversions, circa 1870s, approximately 2100 produced. A rare variation has an 1860 Army rebated cylinder and a barrel with a lug shaped similar to 1861 Navy Conversion. breechplate withou...

with Army grips.

.41 RF or CF (rare) cal., single shot, side pivoting 2 1/2 in. barrel, varnished walnut grips, blue barrels, bronze frames, engraving optional, Colt barrel address, spur trigger, serial numbered approx. 1-45,000. Mfg. approx. 1875-1912.

has ejector and high hammer spur.

.32, .38, or .41 CF cal., 5 shot, 2 1/4, 4 1/2, 5, or 6 in. barrel, spur trigger, with or without ejector, stamped or etched "NEW POLICE" on barrel. Approx. 4,000 mfg. 1882-1886.

.45 LC cal., long barrel model named after Ned Buntline, author of dime novels in the late 19th century. Only 28 believed to be mfg. with folding adjustable rear sight and extended hammer screw for attachment of nickel-plated metal skeleton...

without attached loading lever.

London pistols were of the same general configuration, but of better finish, serial range 1-11,000. Mfg. 1853-57.

generally the same as 1st Model Richards (many minor differences). Has "U.S." stamped on left barrel lug and "A" (Ainsworth) inspector marks in several places. They are converted 1860 percussion Armys, so original number...

produced in civilian and military versions, circa 1870s, made in RF and CF cal. in two serial ranges. Round 7 1/2 in. barrel.

with address "COLT PT. F. A. MANUFACTURING CO., HARTFORD, CT., U.S.A."

.22 Short cal., single shot similar in appearance to the 3rd Model, 2 1/2 in. barrel, approx. 112,000 mfg. 1959-1963 with either D or N suffix. A few were put in books (sometimes as pairs), picture frames, penholders, bookends, etc. (these ...

the most desirable of all Commercial black powder era SAAs, this variant has the words "Colt Frontier Six Shooter" acid etched in a panel on the left side of the barrel. This marking was the result of a request in January 1878 by ...

Many nickel-plated examples found.

9mm Para. cal. only, double action semi-auto, roller-bearing mounted trigger allowing double action only trigger pull every shot, recoil operated rotary action featuring integral locking lugs similar to the military M16 rifle, hammerless, 4...

.22 LR cal. only, 6 5/8 in. heavy barrel, commonly called "Bullseye" Match Target, mfg. 1938-44, production totaled around 16,000. Difficult to find in mint condition. Values listed assume original one-piece extended walnut grips.

.45 LC cal., a variation of the Model 1878, except has oversized trigger guard and long trigger, 6 shot standard 1878 type cylinder with long flutes, pinched frame, 6 in. barrel, blue finish, hard rubber grips, many have been arsenal refini...

.38 Spl. or .38 Long Colt cal., 6 in. barrel, cylinder rotates counter-clockwise and sideplate is on right-hand side of frame, adj. front - adj. rear sights, high luster blue, flat-top, last patent date 1901. Mfg. 1904-08.

.44 Mag. cal. only, 8 in. barrel, Realtree Grey camo finish on gun and Redfield 2.5-7x scope, Hogue rubber grips w/Serpentine Colt logo, barrel marked "COLT-REALTREE" over "44 magnum". Mfg. 1996 only.

similar to Rifle, with 20 in. barrel.

.22-250 Rem., .243 Win., or .308 Win. cal., short action, 24 in. barrel, 4 shot detachable box mag., no sights, checkered walnut stock with rosewood forend tip and pistol grip cap, recoil pad. Mfg. 1976-1985.

.223 Rem. cal., similar to Sporter II, except has 16 in. barrel, A1 sights and collapsible buttstock.