Colt TALO Exclusive Nimschke Single Action Army — .45 Colt 5.5” LDN Revolver (No. 417 of 500)
Archival record: Specifications and condition reflect the firearm as listed at the time of auction.
Final Auction Price: $3,236.00
This Colt TALO Exclusive — Nimschke Limited Edition Single Action Army (3rd Generation, P1850-LDN) is a numbered commemorative revolver (No. 417 of 500), finished in nickel and chambered in .45 Colt with a 5½” barrel. Produced circa 2023, this limited run celebrates the engraving style of Louis Daniel Nimschke and pairs high-quality finish work with Colt’s classic SAA platform.
Identification
MMA#: 250920DB001
Make: Colt
Model: TALO Exclusive Nimschke Limited Edition Single Action Army, 3rd Generation (P1850-LDN) — No. 417 of 500
Serial Number: 417LDN
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 2023
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single-action revolver with side-loading gate cylinder
Barrel Length: 5½”
Sights / Optics
Front sight: quarter-round blade fixed to the barrel.
Rear sight: square groove in the topstrap—traditional SAA sighting for fast, instinctive alignment.
Grips & Stock Condition
Two-piece smooth wood grips with Nimschke-style engraving and inlaid 24-kt gold rampant colts. Both grips are pencil-marked “417.” Light handling marks only; overall grip condition: Excellent.
Finish & Overall Condition
Type of Finish: Nickel (original)
This revolver retains approximately 99% of its metal finish. Frame, cylinder, frontstrap, backstrap, loading gate, and grips are serial-matching. Minor cloudy finish freckles and light handling marks are present; screw heads are sharp and markings clear. Overall condition: Excellent.
Bore & Mechanics
Bore Condition: Bright with sharp rifling; light pinprick surface erosion in places — writer rates 9/10.
Mechanics: Action functions properly. Cylinder locks up with minimal, barely perceptible play at each chamber. This revolver has not been test-fired by our team; as with all previously owned firearms, a professional inspection and routine cleaning are recommended prior to use.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories
Included: serial-matching case and paperwork, including manual.
Our Assessment
The Colt Single Action Army has an enduring place in American firearms history. This 3rd-Generation TALO Nimschke Limited Edition celebrates that lineage with hand-style engraving motifs and gold accents inspired by Louis Daniel Nimschke’s work. Limited to 500 pieces, this No. 417 example combines collector appeal (numbered matching grips and case) with near-new condition and tight mechanics. It’s an excellent candidate for collectors who value commemorative limited editions that honor classic engraving traditions while retaining Colt’s SAA functionality.
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