When was the last colt 45 manufactured?

Answer 1

"Last Colt Handgun Made in Hartford," Deluxe Single Action Army, Number "May 31, 1994/Hartford," kept by the Colt factory as its most significant 20th-century firearm. Lot 151 (Estimate: $150,000 - 250,000)

San Francisco, CA, January 15, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- On January 18, 2009, Greg Martin Auctions celebrates historic firearms from the Great American West in Las Vegas, when two extraordinary collections come to the auction block. The Buck Stevens Collection features 77 unique firearms, including one of the world's rarest -- the historic Colt Single Action Army Revolver Serial No. 1., known as the "Peacemaker" -- estimated at $500,000 - $1,000,000.

This collection complements Part 1 of the three-part Colt Factory Archives Collection auction, featuring 1,200+ items from the earliest years through today. These firearms, unique in the annals of American history, are known for rarity, condition and diversity. Part 1 offers 430 outstanding firearms, including "the Last Colt Handgun Made in Hartford."

The auction takes place at Riviera Hotel & Casino Sunday, January 18, from 3:30 pm. Previews are January 17 from 9 am - 5 pm.

Auction highlights include:

• Sam Colt's beginnings as an inventor, gunmaker and marketing genius were with the Paterson, New Jersey, revolvers of c. 1836-42. The most coveted first practical revolver is the No. 5 or Texas Paterson, Serial No. 247. Lot 1 (Estimate: $100,000 - 150,000)

• Colt Walker Model 1847, Serial No. A Company No. 11. Just 1,100 were built, 1,000 for the U.S. military. Lot 2 (Estimate: $200,000 - 300,000)

• The Stevens Collection's most famous firearm - Serial No. 1 Colt Single Action Army "Peacemaker" revolver. This American icon is one of the most revered firearms ever manufactured. Lot 51 (Estimate: $500,000 - 1,000,000)

• "Last Colt Handgun Made in Hartford," Deluxe Single Action Army, Number "May 31, 1994/Hartford," kept by the Colt factory as its most significant 20th-century firearm. Lot 151 (Estimate: $150,000 - 250,000)

All lots are detailed in two catalogs and online at http://www.gregmartinauctions.com.

Bidders can participate on January 18 in various ways: onsite at Riviera Hotel, phone bidding, absentee bids, and real-time online bidding through Proxibid.

For more information or images, contact Jill Turner at 415-346-7300 or jmatousek@att.net.

Based in San Francisco, Greg Martin Auctions (GMA) provides collectors, institutions, dealers and enthusiasts with unsurpassed expertise and a complete range of services to appraise, value, market and sell fine antique, collectible and sporting arms, armor and historical memorabilia. A leading auction house for antique arms and historic memorabilia, Greg Martin Auctions has achieved the sale of some of the most important arms ever sold and numerous world records.