In this special edition of the Collector’s Elite Auctions Preview Show, Allen sits down with Eric Pruner of Bryant Ridge to unveil a truly extraordinary event: a single-collector Colt lot featuring some of the finest, rarest, and most investment-grade Colt firearms ever brought to auction. This hand-curated collection spans decades of selective acquisition, rigorous upgrading, and an unwavering focus on only the best examples available.
Eric walks us through showcase highlights including a 1976 Python from the Colt Chairman’s Collection, a rare Gold Cup Elite in .40 S&W, a master-engraved Single Action Army by Dennis Kies, the highly desirable Double Diamond 150th Anniversary set, and a screwless-frame Colt Single Action Army engraved by John Adams Sr. Every piece in this auction is museum-worthy, many featuring unmatched provenance, Colt letters, original boxes, and display cases.
If you’re a Colt collector, an investor in irreplaceable firearms, or someone seeking a generational centerpiece for your collection, this episode gives you a first look at items that may not surface again for decades—if ever.
Show Highlights
- A deep dive into a single-collector Colt estate hitting the auction block
- The 1976 Colt Python 2.5-inch with royal-blue finish from the Colt Chairman’s Collection
- A rare and pristine Colt Gold Cup Elite in .40 S&W, one of only 250 produced
- A breathtaking Dennis Kies engraved Single Action Army, complete with mother-of-pearl stocks.
- A fully intact Colt Double Diamond 150th Anniversary Set, featuring a 6-inch Python and Officers ACP with matched serials, display case, and letters
- The ultra-scarce factory-engraved screwless-frame Colt Single Action Army by John Adams Sr.—one of approximately 100 ever built
- Discussion of condition, provenance, rarity tiers, and long-term collector value
- An overview of the entire upcoming Premier Event and how to browse the full inventory
Engagement Questions
We would love to hear from fellow collectors:
- Which piece showcased today impressed you the most, and why?
- Are you chasing a specific era of Colt manufacturing? Royal blue? Early Pythons? Master-engraved SAAs?
- Do you prefer engraving over high-condition standard finish?
- Have you ever upgraded a collector piece the way this collector has?
Drop your thoughts in the comments—your insights help guide future episodes and highlight what the collecting community values most.
To explore the complete catalog for this month’s Premier Event—including high-resolution photography of every firearm discussed today—visit CollectorsEliteAuctions.com and click on the “Upcoming Auctions” tab.
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