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similar to the Huntsman, except has adj. rear sight and thumbrest on left grip, 6 in. barrel only, approx. 65,000 mfg. 1959-1977.

ser. no. range, 0001GC-1019GC.

Must be authenticated and confirmed by 1896 Colt factory letter.

identified by the Argentine seal on top of slide, with C prefix 5 digit ser. no., from 1914-1919, Colt delivered approx. 1,000 pistols to Argentina, with the ser. no. range approx. 20001-21000.

.45 ACP (disc. 1986) or .38 Super (disc. in 1987) cal.

serial range below 2000, brass grip straps and small trigger guard.

as with percussion revolvers and derringers, Colt shipped Single Action Army revolvers to England for sale through its London Agency. John Kopec, co-author of A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, estimates that 18% of production...

.38 Spl.+P cal., 2 in. barrel, 6 shot, matte finished stainless steel, red fiber optic front sight, Hogue stippled custom rubber grips with finger grooves, linear leaf main spring design allows smooth trigger pull, 25 oz. New 2017.

.223 Rem. cal., mid-length gas system, 16 in. stainless steel HBAR contour match grade barrel, steel muzzle brake, Magpul 30 shot PMAG, Magpul enlarged trigger guard, no sights, Hogue overmolded collapsible stock, Hogue rubber beavertail gr...

.38 Spl. cal., matte polished cylinder, 2 in. barrel, 6 shot, leaf spring trigger, brass bead front sight, checkered wooded combat grips with Colt medallion, matte polished stainless steel finish. Mfg. mid-2018-2019.

.223 Rem./5.56 Wylde chamber, fixed gas block, 16 in. stainless steel HBAR midweight barrel, 3-chamber muzzle brake, 30 shot mag., Hogue stock with buttpad, Hogue grip, 15 in. M-LOK float-tube handguard with sling swivel mount. Mfg. 2017-20...

must be authenticated.

approx. 51,000 mfg. in U.S. as commerical guns with random serial numbers approx. C23000-C89000, blue finish, identified by cyrillic inscription on left side of frame (translates to English Order). Mfg. 1916-17.

.38 Super cal., 1961 mfg., serial numbered 101MS - 855MS, 754 total mfg, same configuration as the .38 AMU.

with Colt-Pachmayr grips. Disc. 1986.

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 in. barrel, stainless steel, 10 shot mag., predecessor to the Colt 22 Model, originally introduced in 1994, fixed sights, this model was disc. by 1995 because of litigation involving the trademarked model name and only pr...

.45 ACP cal., 5 1/2 in. barrel only, last patent date is Oct. 5, 1926, checkered walnut grips with medallions, left side of barrel marked "COLT MODEL 1917 AUTO CTGE". Approx. 1,000 mfg. during 1932, serialized 335,000-336,000.

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

basically a Third Model Dragoon, assembled at Colt's London factory, with unique serial range 1-700, some were assembled from earlier parts inventories, easy to spot with British proofs of crown over V and crown over GP, the blue was of the...

balance of production, large round trigger guard, steel grip straps, all London parts.

.31 cal., 5 shot, 3, 4, 5, or 6 in. octagon barrels, most without loading lever, serial range 1-15,500, a scaled down version of the .44 caliber Dragoons, early ones with Texas Ranger scene and later ones with the holdup scene.

.28 cal., had 3 1/2 in. octagon barrel, .31 cal. usually had 3 1/2 in. or 4 1/2 in. round barrel. Blue with case hardened lever and hammer, one-piece wraparound style walnut grips.

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 in. VR barrel, stainless steel or black anodized stainless steel, 10 shot mag., one-piece black Pachmary rubber grips, 33 1/2 oz. Mfg. 1994 only.

.38-40 WCF, .44-40 WCF, or .45 LC cal., 4 1/2 or 5 1/2 in. barrel, hard rubber grips, or checkered walnut with medallions, last patent date is July 4, 1905, approx. 1,000 mfg. serialized 336,450- 337,500.

.38 Spl.+P cal., 2 in. barrel, black DLC cylinder, 6 shot, brass bead front sight and Frame Trench rear sight, Hyena Brown G10 grips, LL2 Linear Leaf mainspring design, matte stainless steel two-tone finish. Mfg. 2019 only.

5.56 NATO cal., GIO, low profile gas block, forged and precision fitted upper and lower receivers, matte black finish, 18 in. midweight match grade air gauged polish stainless steel barrel, 10 or 30 shot Magpul mag., competition nickel Tefl...

in 1895 before work began on the artillery models, Colt refurbished 800 SAA revolvers supplied by Springfield Armory, especially for the New York State Militia. These guns retained their 7 ½ inch barrels and all original parts wherever pos...

.45 ACP cal., these are pistols that the government sent back to various military arsenals for reworking, arsenals include Augusta Arsenal (AA), Springfield Armory (SA), and Rock Island Arsenal (RIA), pistols may have original parts (matchi...

denoted by BB prefix on serial number.

9mm Para. (mfg. 1991-92), .38 Super (new 1990), .40 S&W (new 1992), or .45 ACP cal. Disc. 1998.

ser. no. range, Scout: 301CT-550CT and SAA: 301CCT-550CCT.

ser. no. range, 001FS-200FS, records indicate 150 cased singles and 25 cased doubles.

.38 Spl.+P cal., steel frame, 2 in. barrel, 6 shot, brass bead front sight, Frame Trench rear sight, black composite grips with Colt logo, LL2 Linear Leaf mainspring design, bright stainless finish. New 2019.

.223 Rem. cal., rifle length gas system, 18 in. stainless steel HBAR contour match grade barrel, steel muzzle brake, Magpul 30 shot PMAG, Magpul enlarged trigger guard, no sights, Hogue overmolded collapsible stock, Hogue rubber beavertail ...

left-hand barrel stamping, Texas Ranger and Indian scene, approx. serial range 1-150.

.28 cal., 3 7/16 in. octagonal bbl., oct. load lever, Indian/cabin cyl. scene, Hartford barrel address. Serial range 1 to 384.

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 in. VR barrel, stainless steel, fixed sights, 10 shot mag., one-piece black Pachmayr rubber grips, 33 1/2 oz. Mfg. 1994-1998.

similar to New Service Model, flat-top frame, hand-honed action and adj. front - adj. rear sights, 6 (scarce) or 7 1/2 in. barrel, square butt, round butt available after 1930, checkered grip straps, checkered walnut grips with medallion af...

throughout military contract production, a small percentage of SAAs did not pass inspection and were condemned, receiving a large "C" stamped on the frame, just over the serial number. These guns were set aside, and later complete...

.45 ACP cal., commercial checkered walnut grips, blue finish. Approx. 1,000 mfg. for the Brazilian Navy between 1921-1925, approx. serial range C129000-C179000.

consists of slide assembly, barrel, bushing, floating chamber, ejector, recoil spring and guide, fitted with Stevens adj. rear sight from 1938 to 1947 and Colt Master adj. sight from 1947 to 1954.

.38 Super (new 1991) or .45 ACP cal., high polish stainless finish. Mfg. 1986-96.

has "U" prefix on top of slide.

.45 ACP cal., designed for tactical competition, includes parkerized matte finish, lightweight composite trigger, ambidextrous safety, upswept beavertail grip safety, beveled magwell, accurized, includes signed target. Mfg. 1994-97.

with Texas Ranger and Indian scene, 11,600 serial range, without loading lever.

.28 cal., 3 1/2 in. oct. bbl., Indian/cabin cyl. scene, Hartford barrel address with pointed hand. Serial range 476 to 25,000.

ser. no. range, 1JHM-100JHM.

.38 Spl. +P cal., DAO, 2 in. barrel, 6 shot, stainless steel construction w/matte black DLC coating, bobbed hammer, Tritium front night sight, black synthetic VC G10 grips, linear leaf main spring design allows smooth trigger pull, 25 oz. M...

.223 Rem./5.56 Wylde chamber, fixed gas block, 18 in. stainless steel HBAR midweight barrel, 3-chamber muzzle brake, 30 shot mag., Hogue stock with buttpad, Hogue grip, 15 in. M-LOK float-tube handguard with sling swivel mount. Mfg. 2017-20...

.22 LR cal., 6 in. VR barrel with full length grooved sight rib, adj. rear sight, 40 1/2 oz. Mfg. 1995-99.

various cals. from 38 Spl. through .45 LC, 6 in. barrel, checkered walnut grips with Colt Medallion, machined grip straps, trigger, hammer, and ejector rod head, round or square butt, approx. 3,500 mfg. in ser. no. range 333,000-350,000.

approx. 2,500 mfg.

ser. no. range, Scout: 001HCK-100HCK and SAA: 001HC-100HC.

should have pre-war Marine Corps documentation.

.45 ACP cal., designed for serious competitive shooting, blue slide with full profile BAT Compensator, Bo-Mar rear sight, flared funnel magwell. Mfg. by Custom Shop 1994-98.

with Stagecoach scene and oval cylinder slots, serial range 10,400-12,000.

.28 cal., 3 1/2 in. oct. bbl., full fluted cylinder, Hartford barrel address with pointed hand. Serial range 25,001 to 30,000.

.357 Mag. cal., 2 1/2 in. barrel, special edition for Lew Horton with "CC" prefix and stainless steel construction. Mfg. 1986-1987.

.308 Win. cal., GIO, 16.1 in. heavy full floated barrel with bayonet lug and flash hider, flat-top with Picatinny rail, one-piece upper receiver with BUIS, ambidextrous controls, flip-up adj. front sight post, flip-up adj. rear sight, 20 sh...

.22 LR or .22 WMR (rare) cal., 2 1/2 (scarce in .22 LR), 4, or 6 in. VR barrel, blue or nickel (more desireable) finish, adj. sights, steel frame, checkered walnut grips. Mfg. 1966-1991.

5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16.1 in. barrel, no sights, 30 shot mag., matte black finish, 6 lbs. Mfg. 2012-mid-2013.

converted service Ace .22 to .45 ACP cal. Mfg. 1938-1942. Very rare - 112 mfg.

.45 ACP cal., designed for tactical competition, Commander style hammer, beveled/contoured magwell, nylon flat mainspring housing, ambidextrous safety, long nylon trigger with overtravel stop, available in Officer's or Commander's length. M...

approx. 500 mfg.

ser. no. range, 0001TC-0902TC.

with Stagecoach holdup scene, rectangle cylinder slots, serial range 11,000-12,500.

.31 cal., 3 1/2 in. oct. bbl., full fluted cylinder, Hartford barrel address. Serial range 1 to 1,350.

with Stagecoach holdup scene, rectangle cylinder slots and loading lever, serial range 11,600-15,500.

.31 cal., 3 1/2 in. oct. bbl., full fluted cylinder, Hartford barrel address. Serial range 1,351 to 2,400.

approx. 156 mfg. in .45 LC and 250 mfg. in .45 ACP cal.

5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16.1 in. barrel with bayonet lug and flash hider, 30 shot mag., adj. front sight post, Magpul Gen2 backup rear sight, ribbed handguard, flat-top receiver with Picatinny rail, collapsible stock, matte black finish, 6.9 l...

similar to Level I, except has Videcki long aluminum trigger with overtravel stop, Heinie fixed combat sights, Colt match grade barrel bushing, high-ride grip safety with palm swell, double diamond stocks. Mfg. 1998-2001.

ser. no. range, 0001GR-0500GR.

ser. no. range, 0001CS-0500CS, 350 singles and 50 cased pairs.

5.56 NATO cal., 16.1 in. barrel, ambidextrous mag. release, bolt catch and fire selector, 30 shot PMAG, MBUS rear Gen. 2 sights, collapsible stock, matte black finish, 6.38 lbs. Mfg. 2014-2016.

.31 cal., 3 1/2 in. round bbl., full fluted cylinder, "COL. COLT NEW-YORK" barrel address. Serial range 2,401 to 8,000.

approx. 94 mfg.

similar to Level II, except has Bo-Mar adj. rear sight, super match hammer. Mfg. 1998-2001.

.45 ACP cal., dark matte metal finish, features modifications for combat shooting, successor to the Series 70 Combat Govt. Mfg. 1983-1998.

.31 cal., 4 1/2 in. round bbl., included in same serial range as Model 5.

ser. no. range, 0001CP-0100CP, 50 singles and 1 cased pair.

5.56 NATO cal., GIO, 16.1 in., 30 shot mag., flip-up adj. Magpul MBUS front and rear sights, Bravo B5 collapsible stock, M-LOK capable handguard, matte black finish, 6.6 lbs. New 2021.

.32-20 WCF (disc. 1942), .38-200 (British), .41 Long (disc. 1930), .38 Spl., or .22 LR (introduced 1930 - 4 or 6 in. barrel only, 4 in. scarce) cal., blue finish, 6 shot, round (very scarce) or square butt, 2, 4, 5, or 6 in. barrels, checke...

.22 LR or .38 Spl. cal., 2, 4, 5, or 6 in. barrel, Coltwood plastic grips 1947-1954 - checkered walnut thereafter, fixed sights, no patent dates on barrel. Mfg. 1947-69.

ser. no. range, Scout: 0001CS-0500CS and SAA: 0001CP-0100CP.

.38 Super or .45 ACP cal., similar to Gold Cup, only with wraparound rubber grips, beveled magwell, stainless steel frame with carbon steel slide, and Accro adj. sighting system. Mfg. 1986-1996.

.31 cal., 3 1/2 in. round bbl., stage coach hold-up cylinder scene, "COL. COLT NEW-YORK" barrel address. Serial range 8,001 through 11,074.

5.56 NATO cal., 16.1 in. barrel, 30 shot round PMAG, MBUS Gen 2 rear sight, Magpul MOE SL carbine vertical pistol grip stock, Magpul MOE SL handguard, black or FDE (disc. 2018) furniture. Mfg. 2019, reintroduced 2021.