2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 549
Rare Colt Boa Double Action Revolver
with Box - Serial no. BOA0813, 357
magnum cal., 4 inch vent rib bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Developed as a
combination of the Mark V Trooper frame
and the Python barrel, the Colt Boa was
manufactured only in 1985 as a Lew
Horton Distributing limited edition, with
a total run of only 1,200, with only 600
in this configuration, making it among
the rarest of the production model Colt
“snake” double actions. Blade front and
adjustable notch rear sights, with “BOA
.357/357 MAGNUM CTG.” on the left side of the barrel, and a pair
of checkered wraparound hardwood grips with Colt medallions.
Includes original Colt “wood grain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, minor
handling evidence, a small scratch above the Rampant Colt on the
side plate, very faint cylinder drag line, and sharp grip checkering.
The box is fine with some wear on the edges ends.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 11000 - 17000
Collector’s Fact
Only 600 Boas were
manufactured with
4” barrels.
LOT 550
Scarce
Electroless
Nickel
“Coltguard”
Colt Python
Double Action
Revolver with
Box, Factory
Letter, and
Desirable
2 1/2 Inch
Barrel - Serial
no. K69183, 357
magnum cal., 2 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., electroless nickel finish, rubber grips. The included Colt factory letter
confirms the current barrel length, caliber, and finish when if was shipped to Munson Sporting Goods
Company of Costa Mesa, CA, on January 25, 1982. Also includes original Colt “wood grain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original electroless nickel finish, limited handling
evidence, flash marking on the cylinder face, and well-defined grip texture. The box is fine with some light
wear and tears. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5500 - 8500
LOT 552
Scarce Three Inch Barrel Colt Combat Python
Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory
Letter - Serial no. T74150, 357 magnum cal., 3 inch
vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The included
Colt factory letter confirms the barrel length,
caliber, finish, and grips when it was shipped to
Lew Horton Distr. Co., Inc. of Southboro, MA, on
February 12, 1988 as 1 of 69 guns. The letter also
confirms the special barrel marking of “COMBAT
PYTHON”. This revolver is one of 500 specially made
for Lew Horton with the special barrel length and
marking. Includes the original Colt “Heritage” box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99%
original blue finish, minor handling evidence,
a spot of lost finish on the butt, faint cylinder
drag line, and sharp grip checkering. The box is
good with some moderate wear and a few tears
in the corners. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8000 - 13000
LOT 553
Colt Viper Double Action Revolver - Serial no.
88837M, 38 special cal., 4 inch solid
rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1977. Standard
markings and features. Includes a
reproduction Colt “wood grain” box
numbered to another gun and an
extra blank Viper end label.
CONDITION: Very fine overall,
retaining 98% plus original blue, a
ding on the rear right of the frame,
some wear at the muzzle, faint
cylinder drag line, and a few scratches
on the grips which have sharp
checkering. The reproduction box
is very fine with minor edge wear.
The barrel is slightly over tightened,
otherwise mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000
Collector’s Fact
This is 1 of only 500
manufactured in this
configuration.
374
LOT 551
Colt Python Silhouette Double Action Revolver with Scope
and Case - Serial no. K49372, 357 magnum cal., 8 inch vent rib bbl.,
blue finish, rubber grips. Manufactured in 1981. Standard markings and
features. Includes a Colt/Leupold M8-2X Extended E.R. scope, aluminum
hard case, and Colt cleaning accessories.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, minor handling
evidence, light cylinder drag line, and sharp grip checkering. The case and
accessories are excellent. Scope optics sharp. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
LOT 554
Lew Horton
Edition Colt
Python
Double Action
Revolver with
Desirable
Ported Barrel
Case and
Factory Letter - Serial no. PN13507,
357 magnum cal., 4 inch ported vent rib bbl., stainless finish, rubber grips. The included Colt factory letter confirms
the current barrel length, caliber, finish, and barrel porting when it was shipped to Lew Horton Distr. Company, Inc. of
Westboro, MA, on December 21, 1996 as part of a 55 gun shipment. Also includes the original Colt hard case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, showing minor handling evidence, light cylinder drag line, and a few small marks on the
grip. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4500 - 6000