# 40953180

Antique Colt Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolver with Extremely Rare 5 Inch .45 Long Colt Barrel, Relief Carved Eagle Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

$ 29999.99

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!