Description
Some pieces don’t just mark history—they carry it.
The Colt Colonel Sam Colt Sesquicentennial Commemorative Single Action Army Revolver was created in 1964 to honor the 150th anniversary of Samuel Colt’s birth, and it stands today as a tangible tribute to the man who reshaped the American firearms industry. Only 200 were ever produced, ensuring its place among the most exclusive commemorative Colts ever made.
The craftsmanship is unmistakably Colt. The revolver wears a two-tone finish—deep blued steel contrasted with elegant nickel plating—that feels as refined as it looks. Covering roughly 75% of the frame is factory floral leaf engraving, delicately executed and perfectly balanced. It’s ornate, but not excessive—more celebration than spectacle. Every mark, every line, every scroll speaks of Colt’s enduring mastery and the brand’s devotion to its founder’s legacy.
Inside its custom wood display case, the revolver rests as if it were made to be seen, not just owned. The ensemble includes a Colonel Samuel Colt commemorative medallion, twelve nickel-plated dummy rounds, and a “Commemorative Colt’s” leaflet, all original to the presentation. Also included is R.L. Wilson’s “The Arms Collection of Colonel Colt”, a fitting companion volume that provides historical depth and context to the man behind the legend.
This revolver isn’t simply a collector’s item—it’s a dialogue between history and artistry. It embodies the transition from the industrial age of American innovation to the modern era of craftsmanship and collecting. To own one is to hold a piece of that story—Colt’s story—captured in steel and scrollwork.
For collectors who value rarity, authenticity, and lineage, the Colt Colonel Sam Colt Sesquicentennial Commemorative Revolver remains a crown jewel: timeless, limited, and profoundly American.
