Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
RARE & FINE WILBUR GLAHN FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1ST GEN BLUED & CASE HARDENED SAA REVOLVER
25-1147
Cal. 45 Colt
S# 350477
Bbl 4 3/4″. As noted in “A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY” by Graham, Kopec & Moore, their survey of factory engraved revolver found a total of 307 that could be authenticated, using this sampling, it is estimated that the total production of factory engraved SAAs to be approx 3,000. Of the surveyed sampling, nickel plated SAA’s consisted of 80% of the total, blued & case hardened finish comprised only 10%… Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue and case color finish. Frame, cylinder, bbl and grip straps have 75% coverage of foliate scroll hand engraving. 2pc pearl grips with silver rampant Colt medallions. Right panel has raised steer head carving.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Mfg Co. dated July 27, 2016 states Serial Number: 350477 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 5 1/2″ / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Ivory / Factory Engraved: Yes / Shipped To: Alker-Donovan Company / Address: New Orleans, Louisiana / Date of Shipment: October 18, 1929 / Colt Factory Order: #12402/6 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1.
STATUS: CURIO
