Colt NED Buntline Commemorative .45 Colt Single Action Revolver MFD 1979
SOLD FOR: $1,675.00
LSB#: LSB250522DD059
Make: Colt
Model: Ned Buntline Commemorative
Serial Number: NB1255
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Caliber: .45 Colt (Also known as .45 Long Colt)
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading-Gate and Six-Round Fluted Cylinder
Barrel Length: 12”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece ivory panels. There are light handling marks present. The grip rates in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are crisp. Overall, this revolver rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Released as a tribute to Ned Buntline, a dime novelist credited with popularizing the frontier exploits of figures like Wyatt Earp and Buffalo Bill, the Colt Buntline Commemorative brings together legend and legacy in a stunning presentation revolver. The 12″ barrel, an iconic element of Buntline lore, makes this Single Action Army variant an eye-catching piece of American Old West nostalgia.
Finished in high-polish nickel with sharp, well-defined markings and dressed in elegant ivory-colored grips, this commemorative revolver is an instant standout for Colt collectors. It’s mechanically sound and has seen minimal use, retaining nearly all its factory finish and exhibiting excellent bore condition.
Whether you’re a Colt enthusiast, Western history buff, or commemorative series collector, this revolver delivers all the style and significance of the classic Colt SAA lineage with a theatrical flair befitting its namesake. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid! -M.C.
