Colt Boa: Rarest of the Snake Revolvers

Published on November 13, 2024
Duration: 4:47

The Colt Boa, a rare 1985 custom order for Lew Horton, bridges the gap between the Colt Mark V and Python. Produced in limited quantities (1,200 total), with 600 each of 4-inch and 6-inch barrels, it features a Royal Blue finish, full underlugs, and adjustable sights. The Boa is highly sought after by collectors, especially the consecutively numbered cased pairs, making it a 'Holy Grail' for Colt snake gun enthusiasts.

Quick Summary

The Colt Boa, produced in 1985 for Lew Horton, is the rarest of Colt's snake revolvers with only 1,200 made (600 each of 4-inch and 6-inch barrels). It features a Royal Blue finish and is chambered in .357 Magnum. Consecutively numbered cased pairs are particularly valuable.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Colt Boa
  2. 00:45Origin and Production Details
  3. 01:44Physical Features and Markings
  4. 02:24Mechanical Aspects and Serial Numbers
  5. 03:04Cased Sets and Collectibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Colt Boa a rare firearm?

The Colt Boa is exceptionally rare as only 1,200 were produced in 1985 for Lew Horton. It's considered the rarest of Colt's seven 'snake' revolvers, with specific serial number conventions and limited production runs contributing to its scarcity.

What are the key physical characteristics of the Colt Boa?

The Colt Boa features a Royal Blue finish, full underlugs on the barrel, ventilated ribs, and adjustable target sights. It's chambered in .357 Magnum and available with either a 4-inch or 6-inch barrel.

How many Colt Boa revolvers were made and in what configurations?

A total of 1,200 Colt Boa revolvers were manufactured. This production was split evenly, with 600 units featuring 4-inch barrels and the other 600 equipped with 6-inch barrels.

Why are the cased sets of Colt Boa revolvers so valuable?

The first 100 of each barrel length were sold as consecutively numbered cased pairs. These sets are highly prized by collectors, representing a unique opportunity to own a matched pair of this rare firearm.

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