barrels introduced in 1875 in guns for export.
#Colt saa price serial numbers#
barrel standard, blue or nickel finish, rear sight changed to standard "V" notch, first few hundred have German silver front sight, distinctive italic script style lettering used in barrel address, two line, two date patent marking on frame, one piece varnished wood grips has more distinctive flair at bottom rear on early guns, serial numbers shared with early martial production, 5 ½ in. This makes a major difference in pricing the SAA, since a genuine, original SAA's price tag will vary immensely from a non-original, made-up "parts gun."Įarly Black Powder SAA (Mfg. One final word on single action Colts: Black Powder Colts (pre 165,000 serial range) should be scrutinized carefully for potential problems, including refinishing (including aging), replacement parts, restamped serial numbers, and added, non-factory special order features. Factory engraving, ivory grips, very rare special order barrel lengths, and special finishes would add considerably to the values shown below. Values shown below are for guns without special order features.
#Colt saa price archive#
The address is COLT ARCHIVE PROPERTIES LLC, P.O.
Once contacted, they will tell you what the historical research charge will be. For just the date of manufacture, the charge is $25, while identification service providing general information is $50. Additionally, historical research premiums exist for factory engraving ($50-$175), unique shipping destination and company executive provenance ($50), and famous Western personalities or Colt family members ($100-$200). This service also includes a factory document which will follow in 2-3 weeks. No fee will be charged for SAAs serialized under 343,000 that are non-records guns.Ĭolt's new policy on 1st Generation SAAs is to call Colt Archive Properties, and a charge of $150 or more will be assessed (ser. If Colt cannot provide you with proper documentation after conducting research, they will issue a partial refund. While not totally infallible, these letters are normally very accurate. These watermarked letters are based on the original factory handwritten shipping ledgers and are available by contacting Colt Archive Properties LLC in Hartford, CT.
Because of this, it is advisable to procure a factory letter when buying or selling older or recently manufactured Colt Single Actions (hence guaranteeing original configuration and value credibility). II, guesstimated that over 1/2 of all pre-WWII revolvers were no longer factory original. Before he died, Keith Cochran, author of the Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Vol.
#Colt saa price professional#
It is prudent to secure several professional opinions as to originality when contemplating an expensive purchase, since many SAAs have been altered or "improved" over the decades. The Single Action Colt, or "Peacemaker," as it is often called, is undoubtedly the most collectible handgun in the world, and as such, can command very high prices. These factory special order features can greatly enhance the value of the revolver. The Colt SAA was produced in 36 calibers with many special order features or combinations available directly from the Colt factory. I am wary, not knowing too much about the old SAA pistols. I dont think the grips are original, but all else really looks like it could be. What do you all think? With the sharp lettering they do not appear to be refinished. Price is $1,695.Ģ) 4.75" barrel 38 WCF, newer frame, rounded trigger guard, nickel finish near perfect, lettering on barrel and frame look as new, what appear to be real stag grips, beveled cylinder locks up good, but not pefectly tight. Here are their specs:ġ) 7.5" barrel, 45 Colt, black powder frame, nickel finish near perfect, lettering on barrel and frame as sharp as new, bore perfect, unmarked wood grips near perfect and not shrunken, beveled cylider locks up good, but not perfectly tight. In a local shop there are two Colt SAA revolvers that are very old and appear to be in near pristine condition. I have found what I fear may be a deal too good to be true.
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