Description
There’s something magnetic about the Colt Single Action Army, especially one like this. Made in 1971 and wearing factory Class “C” engraving, this revolver feels less like a tool of the frontier and more like a time capsule of pure craftsmanship. It’s the kind of piece that pulls you in, not just for how it looks, but for what it represents.
Chambered in the classic .45 Long Colt, this 7½-inch-barreled beauty shines with a nickel-plated finish that catches light in all the right ways. The engraving—deep, deliberate, and elegant—wraps the frame and barrel with the same care Colt reserved for its most exclusive commissions. And then there are the grips: smooth ivory, hand-etched with the “End of Trail” motif, a nod to the cowboy spirit that refuses to fade quietly into history.
This revolver has never been fired, and that matters. It’s been preserved, not used, protected like the treasure it is. It comes with its original woodgrain Colt box (yes, the green and yellow label is still there), plus a Colt Custom Shop wood display case that’s as refined as the gun itself. Inside, everything feels intentional, crafted to honor not just the piece, but the house.
A factory letter dated July 30, 1986, confirms its provenance, including its shipment on December 20, 1984. And the fact that this is number 13 of only 13 produced? That takes it from “rare” to “once in a lifetime.”
For collectors who understand the quiet power of authenticity and artistry, this Colt isn’t just another revolver; it’s living history.
