My Cart

George Spring Factory Engraved Colt 3rd Gen SAA – SN SPRING1

Brands: Colt
Caliber: .45 Colt
Condition: New Old Stock

This exquisite George Spring Factory Engraved Colt 3rd Gen SAA, on a third-generation black powder frame, Serial No. SPRING1 with certifications. It is beautifully Factory Engraved with stunning gold inlays and a floral motif. It comes with original documents.

Contact Us For Pricing

Description

This collector’s Factory-Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army Revolver is a testament to the craftsmanship that transcends the traditional canvas, showcasing a blend of functional design and fine artistry. Departing from the Colt Manufacturing Company’s facility on October 21, 1999, the .45 Colt caliber revolver, with a barrel length of 7.5 inches, was initially sent “in the white” and sans grips to the esteemed Master Engraver George Spring for embellishment.

Spring meticulously adorned the Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army, combining broad and slender gold bands at the muzzle and breech end. The latter’s design extends into the ejector rod housing with an elegantly undulating line. An Art Deco scroll inlay framed by precise engraving sets off the barrel’s top and the ejector housing’s side.

The black powder frame is distinguished by a floral scroll covering 80% of Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army surface. It is set against a muted background with gold-inlaid scrolls woven into the engraving, further enhanced by tulip scrolls on the top strap. Delicately raised gold borders grace the lower frame, recoil shield, and loading gate, each subtly engraved to accentuate the relief.

Synchronicity in design is evident as the cylinder echoes the barrel’s motif. The trigger guard, hammer, and backstrap are framed by gold inlays that encircle the floral panels and scrolls. The exclusive serial number “SPRING 1” is hand-cut into the frame’s base meticulously.
Included with this work of art is a letter of authenticity from George Spring himself, paired with a dialogue between Spring and the renowned collector and “Fine Colts” author, Dr. Joseph A. Murphy, detailing the revolver’s conception for the 1999 Colt Collectors Association exhibition in San Francisco and its subsequent acquisition by Murphy.

The Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army is in exceptional condition. Master Engraver George Spring’s work preserves over 99% of the original blue finish, marked only by the minor handling signs, and maintains sharp, detailed engravings. The cylinder remains pristine, suggesting it has never been rotated, and the hammer is fixed, likely due to its status as a display model. This splendid Single Action Army is more than just a firearm; it is a conversation piece, a true masterpiece to enhance any Single Action Army or Colt engraving connoisseur’s collection.

Revolvers

Action Single-Action
Barrel Length 7.5 Inches
Caliber .45 Colt
Capacity 6 Rounds
Finish Blued & Gold Inlay
Weight Type Weight Here
Brand Colt
Model 3rd Gen Single Action Army
Overall Length Total Length of the gun
Height The Height of the gun
Width The Width of the gun
Grips Mother of Pearl

Question about this item?​

Share...

Authenticity Guarantee.

All items are guaranteed to be 100% authentic and covered by our authenticity guarantee.

Have Questions?

Speak with one of our client advisors.

(833) 486-6659 | Email

Shop Our Featured Items

Heckler_Koch_mod_P7_Gold_Engraved_SN-53237
Engraved
Available
JW Thompson Engraved Gold HK P7
Available
SIG P226 X-Five Black Nugget
Engraved
Available
Colt Government Model MKIV Series 70 – Engra...
Available
S&W Model 544 Texas Wagon Train Commemorative
Sig Sauer P226 XShort Skeleton SN U928312
Available
SIG Sauer P226 X-Short Skeleton
Available
Sig Sauer P226 X-Six Silver Dust SAO Gen-2

Similar Products

Engraved
Available
Smith & Wesson 48-4 Factory Engraved
Engraved
Available
Colt SAA Sheriff Featured by Don Wilkerson
Engraved
Available
Colt SAA Bisley Cattle Brand
Engraved
Available
Bee Gees
Engraved
Out Of Stock
SIG Sauer P210 Luxus
Engraved
Out Of Stock
Colt 1978 SAA Factory Engraved

Sign In

Register

Not a member? Register and get started today.