^Lot 3411 CASED FACTORY CLASS "A" ENGRAVED DUAL CALIBER COLT

THIRD GEN SAA SHERIFF'S MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 44-40. S# SA45091. Bbl. 3" ejectorless with blade front sight. Page 144 of "THE POST-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER 1976-1986" states that total production of this model (P-1933: 3", Nickel, 44-40) was 1,001 units. Page 215 of Wilkerson's book state that only approx. 5% of Sheriff's models were engraved. Assuming those figures are correct, total estimated production for the factory engraved P-1933 is 50 units. Full nickel finish has class "S" standard level engraving including the extra 44 Spl. cyl. 2 Piece smooth walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: French fitted glass top walnut presentation case. Colt factory letter stating the following: "Serial Number: SA45091 / Caliber: .44/40-with extra .44 Special cylinder / Barrel Length: 3" / Finish: Nickel / Type of Stocks: Wood / Factory Engraved: Yes, Class "A" standard level engraving including extra cylinder / Special Features: Furnished with a French-fitted presentation case with glass top. Shipped To: Ashland Shooting Supplies / Address: 209 Orange Street Ashland, Ohio / Date of Shipment: September 28, 1984 / Colt Custom Shop Order: #2655 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 3". Ashland Shooting Supplies invoice of original sale dated 11/8/84 with a price of $1,379.00. Original wood grain factory box. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent; appears unturned. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (25-6321/BH). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.