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The May Collection from Collector’s Elite Auctions is now live and open for bidding through May 18, 2025. This premier auction event features a curated selection of ultra-rare and historically significant firearms, hand-selected for the serious collector.
From factory presentation pieces to museum-grade military arms, each lot offers an unmatched blend of provenance, rarity, and craftsmanship.
Bidding is available exclusively at CollectorsEliteAuctions.com.
This month’s featured offerings include:
The “Holy Grail” Colt Boa Consecutive Set – Serial Nos. 1176 & 1177
This extraordinary matched pair of Colt Boa revolvers, chambered in .357 Magnum, features both a 4" and 6" barrel and consecutive serial numbers—one of just 100 known sets ever produced. Housed in original boxes with matching labels and paperwork, these revolvers are finished in Colt’s factory Royal Blue and equipped with checkered walnut grips and gold Colt medallions. This set is the pinnacle of Colt double-action collectibility.
Springfield Armory M1 Carbine – Serial No. SC10003
Believed to be the third Springfield M1 Carbine ever produced, this semi-automatic rifle bears serial number SC10003 and is attributed to a former Springfield Armory executive. Its sister rifle, Serial No. SC10004, is reportedly housed in a museum—underscoring this example’s extreme rarity. Offered in phenomenal condition, this .30 Carbine rifle features a parkerized finish, smooth walnut stock, and comes with one magazine. For collectors of U.S. military firearms, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Colt Combat Python – Rare 3” Lew Horton Exclusive
An ultra-rare configuration, this 1988 Colt Combat Python was part of a special run of just 500 revolvers commissioned by Lew Horton Distributing. Featuring a unique 3-inch barrel, “COMBAT PYTHON” rollmark, and a high-polish blue finish, this revolver includes checkered walnut service stocks and a factory letter verifying its origin and shipment. A must-have for any serious Python enthusiast.
Colt Government “Silver Star” Matched Set – Serial Nos. SS00003 & SS00004
This consecutively numbered pair of Colt “Silver Star” Government Models is among the earliest examples from a limited run of 1,000 units produced in 1984. Finished in bright stainless steel with special “SILVER STAR 45” slide markings, the pistols feature both rosewood and ivory grips with silver Colt medallions. Each comes housed in its original cherry wood presentation case—marking a turning point in Colt’s transition to stainless construction.
1883 Colt Single Action Army – 1st Gen with Master Engraving & Aztec Calendar Grips
This antique Colt Single Action Army revolver, manufactured in 1883, is a true work of art. Featuring fully hand-engraved silver grips with a 24-karat gold Aztec calendar and ornate gold embellishments, this .44-40 SAA stands as a masterpiece of frontier-era craftsmanship and custom engraving. Its historical context, custom aesthetic, and mechanical integrity make it a standout even among elite antique firearms.
Place Your Bids Today
Bidding is live now and closes May 18, 2025. Explore the full collection and register to bid at:
CollectorsEliteAuctions.com
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