[AWH]

Just discovered this thread -- not sure how I missed it before -- but here goes:

I have #5305, which I've had John Kopec authenticate. I inherited it from my grandfather, who passed away some years ago. The only document I've found in his records that indicates how acquired it is a single page from what appears to be a typed listing of firearms for sale. There are four other SAAs listed on that page -- #886, #9460, #18992 and #140064. I'm hoping that by determining who that listing was from that I can trace the history of my SAA. Any input would be appreciated!

Bill

 

[Sportalluring]

Noteworthy 1st Gen SAA list

Ruster... here is an addition to the noteworthy 1st Gen. SAA serial numbers. Kopec Lettered...

 

[Ruster]

1st Generation Colt SAA Serial Number List Updated

I updated my list of 1st Generation Colt SAA revolvers owned by famous Old West lawmen, outlaws, gunfighters, soldiers, and other noteworthy people on 3/3/2020.

http://www.swshana.com/Colt_SAA_SNs.pdf

BE SURE TO REFRESH YOUR BROWSER TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE LATEST EDITION.

Rusty Edwards

 

[Ruster]

I'm frequently asked where I find new serial numbers to add to my database. Here's a good example. The first link below will take you to an article entitled "A Firearms Treasure Hidden in Plain Sight" by Phil Spangenberger in the Feb/Mar 2020 edition of True West Magazine. It describes Colt SAA SN: 255919 once owned by Maj. Gordon W. Lillie, better known as noted frontiersman, Wild West showman, and sharpshooter "Pawnee Bill."

I added this new serial number, along with several others that I recently came across, to my Mar 3, 2020 update (the second link below). Be sure to refresh your browser to get the latest version.

http://truewestmagazine.com/article/a-firearms-treasure-hidden-in-plain-sight/

http://www.swshana.com/gun_website/Colt_SAA_SNs.pdf

Rusty Edwards

 

[Ruster]

I updated my listing of 1st Generation Colt SAA serial numbers on July 3, 2020. I added a dozen new serial numbers that I obtained at the Buffalo Bill Cody Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming.

Please be sure to refresh your browser to see the latest listing.

http://www.swshana.com/gun_website/Colt_SAA_SNs.pdf

Rusty Edwards