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!
EXTREMELY RARE DOCUMENTED COLT LONG FLUTE SHERIFF’S MODEL SAA REVOLVER
24-2052
Cal. 45 Colt
S# 328915
Bbl. 4″ w/o ejector. Six shot long flute cyl. Long flute cyls. remaining after the model 1878 double action was discontinued were altered for use in single action revolvers. The normal S# range for long flute use is 330,001 to 331,479. “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver” by Graham, Kopec & Moore lists 8 out of range known long flute revolvers on page 157-158. Among these is this revolver, no. 328915 listed as a 4″ Sheriff’s model, assembly completed April 27, 1915 & shipped April 28th, 1915. This revolver is also pictured on page 77 under the chapter pertaining to Sheriff’s Models. Blue & case colored finish. 2 piece checkered hard rubber rampant colt grips. Frame & grip straps have matching S#s. Sheriff’s model revolvers with long flute cyls. are practically unheard of.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Archive Properties LLC detailing the following information, “Serial Number: 328915 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 4″ / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Shelton-Payne Arms Company / Address: El Paso, Texas / Date of Shipment: April 28, 1915 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1”.
STATUS: CURIO
