Colt SAA Lawman Wild Bill Hickok Commemorative .45 Colt 7.5″ Revolver C&R

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SOLD FOR: $2,525.00

LSB#: LSB251213BG017

Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army, Wild Bill Hickok Commemorative

Serial Number: 10WBH ( #10 OF 500)

Year of Manufacture: 1969 / C&R

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: 6-Shot Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate, Non-fluted Cylinder

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. The right side of the barrel is marked in “LAWMAN SERIES – WILD BILL HICKOK”. The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45” The right side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / ” JULY 2. 72 / “” JAN.19. 75” with the Rampant Colt logo. The underside of the frame is marked with the serial number “10WBH”. The left side of both grip frames are marked with “10ST”. The grip panels are not marked with a serial number (per the original commemorative) but are the original style of grips the commemorative was issued with. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a Colt Verified Proof “VP” mark in a triangle and at the rear with “V”.

Barrel Length: 7.5″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square groove in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece Colt Pearl-lite with the gold Colt medallions on the top. The stocks show minimal marks and signs from handling and storage wear. The stocks are not numbered. The grips rate in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Royal blue and nickel

Finish Originality: Original.

Bore Condition: This gun appears to be unfired since factory testing. The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion present. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. The gun appears to have been stored in the presentation case for most of its life. The balance shows very minimal wear both handling and storage but shows signs of old oil or grease that solidified during storage. There is no turn line on the cylinder and no carbon buildup. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: THIS GUN APPEARS TO BE UNFIRED SINCE FACTORY TESTING. The action works properly. The cylinder lockup is tight. 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: Gold felt-lined presentation case with paperwork. Case is marked “THE LAWMAN SERIES / ‘WILD BILL’ HICKOK”. The case has its original cardboard protective sleeve.

Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army is one of the most recognizable revolvers ever produced and has been closely associated with the lawmen, gunfighters, and frontier figures of the American West since its introduction in 1873. Chambered in .45 Colt and prized for its rugged single action design, the revolver became the sidearm of choice for many notable figures of the frontier era. During the late 1960s, Colt honored this legacy with the Lawman Series of commemorative revolvers, each dedicated to a legendary figure of the Old West whose story helped shape the mythology of the American frontier.

This example is the Wild Bill Hickok Lawman Series commemorative produced in 1969 as part of a limited run of only 500 revolvers. James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok was one of the most famous lawmen and gunfighters of the Old West, serving as a lawman in several frontier towns and gaining lasting fame for his exploits and reputation as a skilled marksman. This commemorative revolver features a classic 7.5 inch barrel, non-fluted cylinder, and an attractive royal blue and nickel finish paired with Pearl-Lite grips bearing gold Colt medallions. Marked “Lawman Series Wild Bill Hickok,” this revolver is serial number 10 of the 500 produced, making it an especially early example from the limited production run.

This revolver remains in about Excellent overall condition and retains approximately 98 percent of its original finish with only light handling or storage wear. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and the mechanics function properly with tight cylinder lockup. It is accompanied by its gold felt lined presentation case, paperwork, and original cardboard protective sleeve marked for the Lawman Series Wild Bill Hickok commemorative. With its low serial number, limited production, and classic Single Action Army configuration, this revolver represents a highly collectible Colt commemorative honoring one of the most legendary figures of the American frontier. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!