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Antique Colt Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolver with Extremely Rare 5 Inch .45 Long Colt Barrel, Relief Carved Eagle Pearl Grips Guns International #: 103663483 Seller's Inventory #: 40953180 Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action - Colt Pistols - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL Member Since: 5/10/23 First Name: MALLARDS Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT State: Florida Zip: 34428 Country: United States Phone: (352) 794-3507 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 122 Total Number of Listings: 2037 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Please Note: All sales are final. We offer a 3-day inspection period beginning upon delivery to your selected FFL. If you're not satisfied for any reason during this time, you may return the firearm, no questions asked, with a 25% restocking fee. We never charge credit card fees or add hidden costs of any kind. Looking for the best deal? Contact us directly, we’re committed to offering the most competitive pricing and will match any advertised price on the same firearm. Payment Types Accepted: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CASH. CHECK. CASHIERS CHECK. MONEY ORDER, About Us: Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel is Central Florida’s newest premier gun store. Don’t let the name fool you. Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel isn’t just for duck hunters. Whether you hunt birds or big game, maybe you’re not a hunter at all and just like to shoot either way Mallards Shooting Supply has you covered. Mallards Shooting Supply has a large selection for all disciplines. From trap and skeet, Sporting Clays, personal and home defense, tactical, long range shooting, plinking, first time gun owners, etc. Mallards Shooting Supply has something for you! We are all highly trained and will offer the best customer service in the world at Mallards. Come in and see us! We welcome you! We look forward to visiting with you. Description: An extraordinary Colt Single Action Army “Sheriff’s Model,” this factory-documented revolver is identified as the only non-engraved 5-inch, .45 Long Colt, blue-finished Sheriff’s Model in the 1–164100 serial number range. With single-gun shipment provenance to Hartley & Graham of New York City and extreme rarity documented in Wilkerson and Hoyt’s definitive Colt reference, this is a premier Peacemaker variation for the advanced collector. Factory-documented Colt Single Action Army “Sheriff’s Model” revolver Accompanied by a Colt factory letter confirming: Shipped as a single-gun shipment Shipped on August 30, 1892 Shipped to Hartley & Graham of New York City Listed in .45 caliber Listed with a 5-inch barrel Listed with blue finish Type of grips not listed Exceptionally rare configuration: Colt manufactured only 1 non-engraved Sheriff’s Model with a 5-inch barrel, .45 Long Colt caliber, and blue finish in the 1–164100 serial number range According to page 326 of “The Official Record of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, 1873–1895” by Wilkerson and Hoyt, this revolver is that singular example One of the rarest and most sought-after variations of the legendary Colt Peacemaker Ejectorless “Sheriff’s Model” configuration—made without the standard ejector rod and housing, giving it the distinctive compact profile collectors prize Wilkerson and Hoyt emphasize the rarity of the ejectorless Sheriff’s Model Single Action Army as a whole Their study covered Sheriff’s Model barrel lengths ranging from 2 1/2 inches to 7 1/2 inches Wilkerson and Hoyt state that “just under 600 ejectorless Single Action Army revolvers were produced in all calibers from 1882 to the 1930s” Historically evocative frontier configuration: Associated with lawmen Outlaws Storekeepers Personal-defense use on the American frontier Ejectorless barrel features the one-line Hartford address on top Left side of barrel is marked: “45 COLT” Left side of frame has the two-line, three-date patent marking Matching serial numbers are visible on: Frame Trigger guard Back strap Loading gate is marked with assembly number: “75” Fitted with highly attractive pearl grips Right grip panel features a relief-carved eagle Pearl grips are likely Hartley & Graham supplied, adding further period appeal and collector interest A standout investment-grade Colt collectible combining: Factory letter documentation Single-gun shipment provenance Hartley & Graham New York City destination Singular known configuration within the documented serial range Desirable .45 caliber chambering Rare 5-inch ejectorless Sheriff’s Model barrel Blue finish Matching major serial-numbered components Eye-catching carved pearl grips with likely Hartley & Graham association Condition Very good, with an untouched smooth brown and gray patina, a few patches of minor surface pitting, and defined markings in the metal overall. Grips are fine, with highly attractive fiery colors, a small chip at the lower left rear, a reattached section at the lower right rear, and a crisp carved eagle. Mechanically functions. This is your chance to acquire one of the rarest and most sought after variations of the legendary Peacemaker, a 5 inch .45 caliber Sheriff’s Model! Price: $29,999.99 Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 145323 Barrel Length: 5 inch round Condition: The bore is darkened with some light pitting and visible rifling.