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.223 Rem. cal., similar to R6550, except has Z-Cote tiger striped camo finish, very scarce (watch for cheap imitation paint jobs).

.223 Rem. cal., GIO, flat-top upper receiver for scope mounting, 20 in. H-Bar barrel (1:9 in. twist), quick detachable carry handle with a 600-meter rear sighting system, dovetailed upper receiver grooved to accept Weaver style scope rings,...

5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16.1 in. barrel, matte black finish, 30 shot mag., adj. sights. Mfg. 2013 only.

.357 Mag. cal., Royal Blue finish, Python-style ventilated rib barrel with full length ejector rod shroud fitted a MKV action, fully adj. sights, checkered rosewood grips with gold colored "Rampant Colt" medallions, total producti...

similar to Medium Frame Rifle, with 20 in. barrel.

.375 H&H cal., non-rotating bolt action, 24 in. heavy barrel, 4 shot detachable box mag., adj. sights, checkered walnut stock with rosewood forend tip and pistol grip cap, recoil pad. Mfg. 1978-1985.

.223 Rem. cal., GIO, HBAR model with 20 in. heavy barrel, 1:7 twist, forward assist, A2 sights, brass deflector, 8 lbs. Mfg. 1986-disc.

.223 Rem. cal., similar to the R6700, but with detachable scope mount, custom shop enhancements added to trigger and barrel, 2,000 mfg. from Colt Custom Shop.

5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16.1 in. barrel, Magpul Gen. II rear sight with adj. post front sight, 30 shot mag., matte black finish, 6 lbs. Mfg. 2013 only.

approx. 350 revolvers were factory engraved with 90% being in .45 LC cal. Values range from 75%-100% higher than non-engraved specimens, with additional premiums paid for rare styles and configurations and/or for the notoriety of the engrav...

.44-40 WCF cal., black powder frame, 4 3/4, 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 in. barrel with "Colt Frontier Six Shooter" acid etched in a panel on the left side of barrel, similar to 1st Generation SAAs, blue (disc. 2009) or nickel finish. Mfg. 20...

values below represent 1995 published SAA Custom Shop A-D engraving options before the company started separate Standard, Expert, and Master level pricing during 1997. For current Colt Custom Shop engraving prices, please refer to the "...

.45 ACP cal., 5 in. barrel, blue finish, fixed sights, checkered walnut grips, similar to the Model 1902 Sporting. Mfg. 1905-1911.

over 21,500 mfg. (ser. numbered 1-21,676) in 1918-1919 only, blue finish.

.38 Super cal., 5 in. fat barrel with Rampant Colt on left side.

standard military finish, issued by Rock Island Arsenal to Generals.

Mfg. circa 1987.

.45 ACP cal., bluish-black metal finish, features modifications for combat shooting, forerunner to the Combat Elite.

9mm Para. cal., double action only, 2 3/4 in. barrel, aluminum frame, ultra slim profile, 6 shot mag., matte/brushed stainless steel, wraparound rubber grips, 3-dot sights, 17 oz., approx. 5,000 Mfg. 1999 only.

6 in. barrel.

.32-20 WCF, .38 (various), or .41 Colt cal., 4, 4 1/2, 5, and 6 in. barrels, hard rubber grips standard through 1923 - checkered wood with medallions beginning about 1924, blue finish, fixed sights, rounded checkered cylinder release thumb ...

.22 LR and .22 WMR cals., ser. no. range, FF0001-FF0150, one hundred revolvers shipped as singles, forty shipped as cased pairs.

with attached loading lever and recoil shield milled for ease of capping (scarce).

square back trigger guard, bottom wedge screw, serial range 1-1,250.

4 1/2 in. octagon barrel without ejector. Rebated Pocket Navy Cylinder.

one each of the Lord & Lady Derringers or combinations, consecutive serial numbers, numbered 1,001-up, with DER suffix.

many calibers from .22 RF to .476 Eley were available, target version of the SAA with flat-top frame and adj. sights, approximately 925 were manufactured from 1888-1896, both in 5 ½ and 7 ½ in. barrel and full blue finish, two-piece smoo...

when military production resumed in the 30,000 serial range, the principal sub-inspectors during this eleven year period were John T. Cleveland (J.T.C.), Henry Nettleton (H.N.), and David F. Clark (D.F.C.). Starting in 1876, the marking pro...

also known as "Texas Paterson" - .36 cal., single action with folding trigger, 5 shot, 4 to 12 in. octagon barrels, blue metal with case hardened frame and hammer. All cylinders bear the stage coach hold-up scene. Varnished walnut...

square back trigger guard, top wedge screw, serial range 1,250-4,000.

plug in rammer slot; ejector housing, loading cutout in right side of lug, barrel remachined from Pocket Navy percussion barrel, Pocket Navy rebated cylinder. Similar appearance to cartridge barrel variation.

cased pair of Lady Derringers. Approx. 12,000 pairs shipped first year.

three line patent date format changes to two lines with three dates, circled rampant Colt trademark is added to left side of frame, grips transition from wood and rubber with eagle to plain two-piece rubber by 1892, and caliber designation ...

in 1913, Colt decided to make use of approximately 1500 cylinders left over from the model 1878 double action production. Since it was necessary to add a bolt lock notch and a lead-in groove on these long flute cylinders, a block of serial ...

.40 S&W cal., DAO, alloy frame, double column mag., firing pin safety, 3-dot sights, blue finish with black checkered synthetic grips and silver trigger, straight backstrap, marked "Colt Z40" on top of slide, while approx. 750...

this model is not marked Woodsman on the gun. It is marked MATCH TARGET.

.38 Spl., .357 Mag., .38-40 WCF, .44-40 WCF, .44 Russian, .44 Spl., .45 ACP, .45 LC, .450 Eley, .455 Eley, or .476 Eley cal., 4, 5, or 6 in. barrels in .357 Mag. and .38 Spl., 4 1/2, 5 1/2, and 7 1/2 in. barrel in all others, blue or nickel...

100 sets mfg. including 4 and 6 in. barrels with Python type fully shrouded ejector rod housing and rib, must be consecutive serial numbers BOA0200 and lower, cases were supplied by Lew Horton. 1985 retail was $1,200.

.36, .44, or .56 cal., various barrel lengths and stock styles, 5 or 6 shot cylinder, blue with walnut buttstock, no forend, percussion. Mfg. 1856-1864.

lightened version of Medium Frame Carbine, one pound lighter.

.458 Win. Mag. cal., 4 round capacity, 9 lbs. 12 oz. Mfg. 1974-1985.

.223 Rem. cal., similar to R6600, except has no bayonet lug, supplied with .22 LR cal. conversion kit.

.223 Rem. cal., GIO, heavy 20 in. HBAR barrel with 1:7 twist, fixed buttstock, 8 lbs.

.300 AAC Blackout cal., AR-6821 is similar to AR-6720, AR-6821MP-R has Magpul furniture and accessory rail. Mfg. 2015 only.

these are the very first of the U.S. Cavalry models to be recorded in the Colt records and the first ones that can be lettered by the factory. Slightly more than 2,000 were delivered under government contract, and were inspected by John T. ...

.357 Mag. (disc. 2011), .44 Spl., or .45 LC cal., 4 3/4 (.45 LC cal. only), 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 in. barrel, royal blue/case hardened finish, flat-top frame, adj. rear sight, two-piece smooth walnut grips with medallions. Mfg. 2011-2018.

the rarity of the SAA configuration in addition to the notability of the engraver will make the difference on the premiums commanded. 3rd Generation factory engraved SAAs were produced in much greater numbers than were 2nd Generation SAAs. ...

.380 ACP cal., first issue, 3 3/4 in. barrel only, similar to Model M .32 ACP, except chambered for .380 ACP. Mfg. 1908-1940.

approx. 30,000 mfg. 1914-1915, blue finish.

.38 Super cal., 5 in. thin barrel with Rampant Colt on left-hand side.

mfg. approx. 1921-27 with "C" prefix ser. nos., frames marked "EJERCITO MEXICANO", most surviving examples show much use.

.45 ACP cal., hand-built, tuned, and adjusted by Colt's custom gunsmiths for precise match accuracy, includes factory-installed Bo-Mar sights, equipped with carrying case and 2 extra mags. Mfg. 1991-92.

converts .45 ACP to .22 LR, mfg. 1954-84 with either Accro adj. rear or fixed sight.

ser. no. range, FF0001-FF0150, 110 revolvers shipped as singles, 40 shipped as cased pairs.

ser. no. range, 001McP-300McP.

.22 LR, .32 Colt N.P., .38 Colt N.P., or .38 Spl. cal., first issue, 2, 3 (.22 LR cal. only), or 4 (square butt on early model, later models had round butt) in. barrel, blue or nickel finish, similar to Detective Special, only alloy frame a...

15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30 in. barrel, no forearm wood, non-fluted roll engraved cylinder, ser. no. range 1-1,000, approx. 1,000 mfg.

.38-56 WCF, .40-60 Marlin (most common), .45-60 WCF (rarest), .45-85 Marlin, or .50-95 Express (rare) cal., large version of previously described Lightnings, approx. 4,600 mfg. 1887-1894.

.243 Win., .260 Rem., .270 Win., .280 Rem., .25-06 Rem., .30-06, .308 Win., 7x57mm, .300 Win. Mag., 7mm-08 Rem., or 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., short or long action, matte black synthetic stock, matte metal finish, adj. trigger, 3-position side-swi...

.223 Rem. cal., similar to R6600, except has 3-9x rubber armored scope, removable cheekpiece, adj. scope mount, and black leather sling, test range selected for its accuracy, aluminum transport case. Mfg. 1987-1991.

similar to R6601, except has 3-9x rubber armored variable scope, removable cheekpiece, adj. scope mount, black leather sling, test range selected for its accuracy, aluminum transport case. Mfg. 1987-91.

5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 24 in. stainless barrel without sights, one-piece flat-top upper receiver with integrated 2/3 length quad Picatinny rail, fixed non-adj. stock, 10 shot mag., black finish, 8.8 lbs. Mfg. 2013-2015.

without attached loading lever, round or square backed cylinder.

notice state markings on front portion of trigger guard.

small round brass trigger guard, serial range 4,200-85,000.

4 1/2, 5 1/2, or 6 1/2 in. barrels with 1862 Police percussion profile and added ejector housing. Has rebated Pocket Navy cylinder or rarer half fluted 1862 Police cylinder. 6 1/2 in. barrel will bring a premium.

cased pair of Lord Derringers. Approx. 3,000 pairs shipped first year.

several important physical characteristics were changed during this transition period. Most notably, in 1896 the vertical screw retaining the cylinder pin was eliminated in favor of the horizontal latch. This was identical to what had alrea...

made from pre WWII parts remaining in inventory after production of the Single Action Army had ended in 1940, many of these post-war guns were given as gifts to dignitaries and retiring Colt employees, known calibers include .30 Carbine, .3...

.45 ACP cal., DAO, 3 in. barrel, Series 80 firing pin safety system, hammerless, 7 shot mag., double diamond slim fit grips, black anodized aluminum frame, blue finish, beveled magwell, snag free trench style sights, front strap serrations,...

similar to Woodsman 2nd Series, only with fixed sights, without automatic hold open, and bottom mag. release, plastic grips, 4 1/2 and 6 in. barrels, mfg. 1950-1955 with total production reaching approx. 77,000.

according to John Kopec's Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers Kopec's "Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers" there are a small group of known cavalry revolvers that were part of a large surplus of civilian SAAs inspected and accepted by th...

.45 LC cal. only, 12 in. barrel, flat-top frame, adj. rear sight, limited mfg. as the New Buntline Commemorative during 1979. Please refer to the Colt Commemorative section for value information.

blue finish only, U.S. Property marking. Serial numbered 134,500-138,000.

over 31,000 mfg. for U.S. Navy contract between 1911-1914 in defined serial ranges, blue finish. Marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY" on right slide side.

Brazilian Army first procured M1911A1 pistols in 1932 when 1,000 were purchased (dispersed in serial number C154000 to C164000 range). These first guns do not bear any specific markings and can only be identified by a factory letter. A larg...

.45 ACP cal., similar to regular Gold Cup Series 80 National Match, except has a deep blue mirror bright finish accented by custom jeweled hammer, trigger, and barrel hood. Supplied with oak and velvet custom case. Mfg. 1991-92.

.45 ACP cal., single action, patterned after the original Series 70 pistol, 5 in. barrel, spur hammer, high-profile fixed sights, checkered diamond pattern rosewood grips, arched mainspring housing, high polish blue finish, 37 oz. New 2018.

"The Civilian U.S." Series. All are stamped "45 cal." on trigger guard.

.45 LC cal. only, black powder frame, 4 in. barrel w/ejector rod, full nickel or royal blue/case hardened finish, ivory grips. Approx. 280 mfg. 1984-1985.

.380 ACP cal., blue finish only.

approx. 13,500 mfg. between 1911-13 and 1916-18 in defined serial ranges, blue finish, right side of slide marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY".

similar to Super .38, but hand honed action, match grade barrel, recent research indicates that 2,392 had adj. sights, 857 were supplied with fixed sights, and on 557 models the type of sights was not indicated. 4,001 mfg. 1934-1947. Examin...

In addition to the purchases made in 1921-22, the Brazilian Navy procured 300 M1911A1 pistols in 1925 (scattered through serial numbers C139000 to C141000) and again in 1935 when another 200 guns (dispersed among serials C178000-C179000) we...

.45 ACP cal., flat mainspring housing, 7 (disc.) or 8 shot mag., accurizer barrel and bushing, flat-top slide, adj. aluminum trigger, target hammer, Bo-Mar rear sight, checkered black wrap-around rubber grips, shipped with test target, 39 o...

.38 Super or .45 ACP cal., patterned after the original Series 70 pistol, 5 in. National Match barrel, 7 shot mag., spur hammer, high-profile fixed sights, double diamond checkered rosewood grips, carbon steel blue finish, 35 oz. New 2019.

with attached loading lever, round backed cylinder and recoil shield milled for ease of capping.

.44 cal., 6 shot, 7 1/2 in. round and octagon barrel, same basic features as earlier models, but with round trigger guard and rectangular cylinder slots, Texas Ranger and Indian fight scene on cylinder, serial range approx. 10,200-19,600, s...

large round brass trigger guard, serial range 85,000-215,348.

1862 Police profile barrel with ejector housing and rebated 1862 Pocket Navy cylinder.

.22 Short cal., consecutively numbered Derringers with synthetic ivory grips and nickel finish, cased inside unique hardcover "Colt Derringers" labeled book with red velvet lining, limited mfg. in early 1960s.

the first three years of this period, 1896 to 1899, have recently become known as the "black powder transition" period, to distinguish Single Actions made with the modern, stronger frame and yet still considered "antique"...

slightly less than 1% (approximately 3,400) Single Actions are thought to have been engraved at the factory or elsewhere by authority from Colt between 1873 and 1940. Between 1873-circa 1929 Colt offered three basic grades of engraving with...

ser. no. range, 001NMA-1000NMA.