Colt West Virginia Statehood Centennial SAA .45 5.5” SA Revolver 1963 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,525.00
WOA#: WY240515CP005
Make: Colt
Model: West Virginia Centennial Edition Single Action Army
Serial#: 247WVC, limited edition West Virginia Centennial
Year of Manufacture: 1963, C&R
Caliber: .45
Action Type: Single-Action Revolver with a 6-Round Side-Loaded Cylinder
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT.FA.MFG.CO.HARTFORD CT. USA” .The left side of the barrel is marked “1863-WEST VIRGINIA CENTENNIAL-MODEL 1963”. The left side of the frame features the Rampant Colt logo. The bottom of the frame is marked with the serial number “247WVC”. The grip panels each have a gold colored Colt medallion. The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”
Barrel Length: 5.5””
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed by the muzzle. The rear sight is square-notch integral to the top-strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grip panels are two-piece faux-pearl. There are some light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip panels are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Gold, Blue and Black Alloy
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. 10/10 on a bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are light handling marks. There is a very thin and crisp turnline. The markings remain clear. The screwheads are sharp. This revolver has seen the inside of its display case most of its 61 years of life. Overall, the pistol is in excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks with barely perceptible play on each chamber. The single-action trigger is crisp. The hammer has four clicks (the quarter notch (which serves as the safety), half-cock, when the cylinder lock lug engages the cylinder and the fully-cocked trigger). We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: Comes with wooden Colt display case, the original Brown cardboard shipping box with wax paper , brush, and brochure. Case is in fine condition for its age and only has a few nicks and scratches. The Box has a torn corner but is still in very good shape for a 61 year old piece of cardboard. Please see our photos.
Our Assessment: This Colt manufactured West Virginia Centennial is a single-action revolver chambered for 45 LC rounds. The territory that would become West Virginia was sparsely populated, primarily by various American Indian tribes, until the mid 19th century when the Homestead Act spurred a massive influx of settlers from the United States. The migration further accelerated after the Civil War ended, and by 1863, enough settlers had arrived to allow West Virginia to apply for statehood. Finally, in 1863 West Virginia became a state and joined the union. West Virginia has been a vibrant part of the United States ever since. This revolver is beautifully finished and mechanically sound, a perfect item to commemorate the state’s centennial anniversary. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high quality photos. -K.F.
