Colt USA American Bicentennial Set Dragoon SAA Python & Case, 1976 ATF C&R
SOLD FOR: $5,970.00
LSB#: WY240926JW001, WY240926JW002, WY240926JW003
Make: Colt
Model: US Bicentennial 3 gun Set: Colt Dragoon, Python, Single Action Army
Serial Numbers:
Single Action Army: 1307PM
Python: 1307PY
Dragoon: 1307DG
Year of Manufacture: 1976, ATF C&R (the Dragoon is ATF Antique)
Caliber:
Single Action Army: .45 Colt
Python: .357 Magnum
Dragoon: .44 Percussion
Action Types:
Single Action Army: Single Action Cartridge Revolver with Side Loading-Gate Cylinder
Python: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Dragoon: Single Action Cap and Ball Revolver
Barrel Length:
Single Action Army: 7 1/2”
Python: 6”
Dragoon: 7 1/2”
Sights / Optics:
Single Action Army: The front sight is a fixed blade. The rear sight is a notch in the top strap.
Python: The front sight is a pinned and serrated ramp. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation.
Dragoon: The front sight is a fixed silver blade. The rear sight is a notch in the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition:
Each revolver has walnut grips with the United States Seal on the left.
The SAA’s grips has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The SAA’s grip is in Excellent condition.
The Python’s grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the Python’s grips are in Excellent condition.
The Dragoon’s grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The Dragoon’s grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish:
Single Action Army: Blue & Case Color
Python: Blue
Dragoon: Blue, Case Color & Silver Plate
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in any of the bores.
Overall Condition:
Single Action Army: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are very light drag marks on the finish on the cylinder near the stop notches. The trigger guard has a notable plum hue. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Python: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are very light drag marks on the finish on the cylinder near the stop notches. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Dragoon: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. The silver plate on the grip frame has darkened but should polish up bright. There are a couple little marks through the finish on the left frame flat above the hammer screw. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The actions function correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be required to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The Original Factory Wood Three-Drawer case is included. Each drawer is velvet lined and has a lock, the key is included. The Dragoon’s drawer includes a powder flask, bullet mold, cap tin and nipple wrench. Also in the case is a leather-bound book, marked “ARMSMEAR” on the spine. This book is “The Home, the Arm, and the Armory of Samuel Colt. A Memorial.” The case has some scattered light storage wear, most notable on the feet and a crack at the right-front of the top piece of the case.
Our Assessment: This may be the most important set for Colt collectors produced. The set encompasses the three quintessential firearms from three generations of Colt revolvers. The Dragoon was designed as a solution to numerous problems encountered with the Walker Colt. Although it was introduced after the Mexican-American War, it became popular among civilians during the 1850s and 1860s, and was also used during the American Civil War. It was the first of the heavy hitting revolvers that became practical for military use. The Colt Single Action Army represents not only a generation of Colt Production, but an Era of American History. The Colt helped tame the West and the 7 ½”.45 LC SAA is a gun that elicits feelings of the Old West upon sight. The Python was the next generation. This gun shows the finest of Colt’s Modern Double Action Revolver design and manufacturing. The Colt Python is desirable. It was first introduced in 1955, the same year as Smith & Wesson’s M29 .44 Magnum. The Colt Python targeted the premium revolver market segment. Some firearm collectors and writers such as Jeff Cooper, Ian V. Hogg, Chuck Hawks, Leroy Thompson, Renee Smeets and Martin Dougherty have described the Python as the finest production revolver ever made.
This set commemorates not only Colt’s production but the free country that allows the existence of firearms manufacturing and private ownership. It was only befitting to produce a set in the finest of quality and of the finest revolvers to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the United States.
This set is rare and in great condition. It would be difficult to improve on and is what every Colt collector desires.
Please see the condition for yourself in our detailed high quality photos.
Thanks for bidding, and good luck! – Marc
