Colt SAA
DENISE THIRION MASTER ENGRAVED 2003 COLT SAA 3.5" ANTIQUE NICKEL 357 MAGNUM
Sold For:
$10,525.00
Circa:
2003
Caliber:
.357 Magnum
Atlas Collectible Firearms is profoundly honored to present an absolute museum-tier "Holy Grail" for the advanced Colt enthusiast: a Denise Thirion Expert Master Engraved 2003 Colt Custom Shop Single Action Army (SAA). This extraordinary specimen is chambered in the rare .357 Magnum (unlike the more common .45 Long Colt) and features the incredibly rare factory custom 3.5-inch Wilkerson-style barrel with an ejector rod. Denise Thirion was one of Colt’s premier factory expert master engravers, and this firearm is personally signed on the front of the frame with her iconic intertwined "DT" signature, certifying its elite heritage.
The artistry displayed on this SAA is breathtaking, showcasing an Incredible Antique Nickel finish with a deep black inked background that makes the intricate floral scrollwork leap off the metal. The aesthetic is perfectly accented by deluxe vibrant Fire Blue screws, cylinder pin, and trigger, providing a stunning visual contrast against the silver and black engraving. This masterpiece is further elevated by its original one-piece screwless Elephant Ivory grips, which have developed a beautiful creamy patina that complements the antique finish.
This represents a true "Holy Grail" investment package, arriving in its original Colt Custom Shop white shipping box with the matching serial number and correct "3 1/2" with Ejector" end label handwritten by Carol Wilkerson (Don Wilkerson passed away in 2001). The package is 100% complete with the original blue presentation box, manual, hangtag, and even the application for the Colt Collectors Association. The firearm remains in pristine New Old Stock (NOS) condition, exactly as it left the Colt factory and the hands of the Wilkersons. This is a rare opportunity to own an extremely valuable work of art that stands as a pinnacle of modern Colt craftsmanship.