[saintclair]

rayb, Great job of keeping records of Colt Cowboys. Your postings have really given everyone a good understanding of all the variants for that limited production Colt single action. I saw one at LGS last week that had been re-blued, including the frame. I believe it was in the TF13xxx range. It had the 5-1/2" barrel. I will try to get full SN if it is still there when I visit today.

 

[rayb]

rayb, Great job of keeping records of Colt Cowboys. Your postings have really given everyone a good understanding of all the variants for that limited production Colt single action. I saw one at LGS last week that had been re-blued, including the frame. I believe it was in the TF13xxx range. It had the 5-1/2" barrel. I will try to get full SN if it is still there when I visit today.

Thank you for your interest and support.
rayb

 

[JessBGuy]

I have TF07997, 5.5 inch bbl, .45LC, standard black plastic grips.
This is my first post. Is there a master list on these somewhere?

 

[Omegaklassik]

Hi folks, found this forum while researching my Colt Cowboy. I purchased it new in 1999, 5 1/2" barrel, case colored frame, checkered rubber grips, 45 Colt. I paid $450 for it. Serial number TF01716. I remember when I purchased it gun writers and others maligned this revolver, but I have fired several thousands of my handloads with nary an issue. It is an accurate, well-balanced arm, and has a pretty good trigger pull as well. Matter of fact, all of my "real" SAA revolvers (all of them) needed trigger work for me to be pleased with them. Not this one. Excellent shooter.

 

[rayb]

Hi folks, found this forum while researching my Colt Cowboy. I purchased it new in 1999, 5 1/2" barrel, case colored frame, checkered rubber grips, 45 Colt. I paid $450 for it. Serial number TF01716. I remember when I purchased it gun writers and others maligned this revolver, but I have fired several thousands of my handloads with nary an issue. It is an accurate, well-balanced arm, and has a pretty good trigger pull as well. Matter of fact, all of my "real" SAA revolvers (all of them) needed trigger work for me to be pleased with them. Not this one. Excellent shooter.

Your information added to the list. Thank you for your support.

rayb

 

[rayb]

I have TF07997, 5.5 inch bbl, .45LC, standard black plastic grips.
This is my first post. Is there a master list on these somewhere?

Your information added to the list. Thank you for your participation.
A list of those serial numbers reported is maintained. Any complete serial number list is at Colt.
I'll be happy to send you a copy of the 330 + serial numbers reported to date. Send me an e-mail.
rayb

 

[rayb]

We're up to 335 serial numbers, or about 2.4% of reported production.
Most reported to date are 5 1/2" barrel, blue with case colored frame and black plastic eagle stocks/grips.
About 4% of those reported have 7 1/2" barrels, all except one very early number are over serial # 10,000.
About 15% have repoted 4 3/4" barrels, most but not all over serial number 11,000.
Thank you to all those who have continued to contribute information.

Thanks
rayb

 

[Fowler]

Tf14076. These are great guns and made well. They are getting collectable. I will use mine . There's no luggage rack on a Hearst.

 

[rayb]

Tf14076. These are great guns and made well. They are getting collectable. I will use mine . There's no luggage rack on a Hearst.

Thank you for your contribution, which has been added to the list.

rayb

 

[rayb]

Status - 15 April 2019

We're up to 340 serial numbers, about 2.4% of reported production.
Most reported to date are 5 1/2" barrel, blue with case colored frame and black plastic eagle stocks/grips.
About 4% of those reported have 7 1/2" barrels, all except one very early number are over serial # 10,000.
About 15% have reported 4 3/4" barrels, most but not all over serial number 11,000.
Of the numbers reported, about 10% have been a commerative or some sort of special order, which is interesting.
So far all reported are 45 Colt.

Thank you to all those who have continued to contribute information.

Thanks
rayb

 

[SDRider]

TF13582, 5 1/2” barrel, 45 Colt, blue with case colored frame and black plastic grips.

 

[1stgen1916saa]

TF136xx blued, CCH, hard rubber grips, 4.75 barrel, .45 colt. Purchased private about 8 years ago. NIB, never fired, no turn marks on cylinder. Also have a very nice condition 1st Gen #33xxx that has some wear. Anyone know where I can get a gate spring for it?

 

[1stgen1916saa]

To add to my last post, the 1st Gen is chambered in .32wcf, if that makes a difference in the gate spring.

 

[golike]

CB serial number list

Tf02812 blue cch 5 1/2 45 lc

 

[rayb]

TF13582, TF136xx, & Tf02812 all added to the list.
Thank you for your reports and participation.

We are up to 350 serial numbers, or 2.5 % of reported production.
Patterns noted to date: All .45 caliber, 15% have 4.75" bbls, mostly black plastic stocks. Commemoratives seem fairly common.
Prices seem to have risen slightly since starting this list, but have not been tracking them.

rayb

 

[1stgen1916saa]

Sorry bout that.. its TF13613, not TF 136xx. 4.75 blue/ CCH.

 

[rayb]

Sorry bout that.. its TF13613, not TF 136xx. 4.75 blue/ CCH.

Thank you. list revised.

 

[Uloozer]

Tf13247

 

[rayb]

TF 13247 added, thank you for your input.
Up to 355 examples so far, about 2.5% of total produced.
The previously reported percentages are holding steady: mostly blue with case colored frames, 5.5" barrels, 15% 4.75" barrels, and black plastic grips.
Thanks to all who have participated to date.
rayb

 

[rayb]

A new entry added today so we have 356 serial numbers to date.
Thank you to all who have contributed to this accumulation.
Would appreciate any contributions.
Looking for serial number, barrel length, finish, stock type at least.
Thanks
rayb