Very Rare 4" Colt Boa .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver, Model V5041Our Assessment: This Boa is the 4" model and is in about excellent condition with a great bore. A common misconception of the Colt Boa is that it is a special version of the Colt Python revolver. In reality, the Boa was a cross between a Python and a Trooper Mk V. The Boa features the improvements of the Colt Trooper Mk V, including an improved smoother trigger with shorter lock-time. This Colt is a Rare and desirable revolver and much sought after by serious collectors of Colt revolvers. The Boa was made in a limited run of only 1,200 revolvers for the Lew Horton Distributing Company in Massachusetts of which 600 were made with 4" barrels and 600 with 6" barrels. The Colt Boa is one of the scarcest of the Colt "serpent" guns and this undoubtedly a terrific find for any serious Colt collector worth his salt! Colt collectors pay attention here one of only 600 produced and in 99% condition.
Make: Colt
Model: Boa
Serial Number: BOA0535
Year of Manufacture: 1985
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single/Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Barrel Length: 4"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with a serrated plastic insert pinned to the barrel's vent-rib. The rear sight is a white-outlined square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the topstrap.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with gold-colored Colt medallions. The left panel has a thin, mended crack at the top-rear corner. Otherwise, the grips have no notable wear or damage. The checkering is well defined. The grips rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
CA LEGALITY: CA DEALER Transferable: NO, CA PPT: NO.
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