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1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model
- Rampant Colt
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1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model
There doesn’t seem to be much interest in these Colt’s here so this will be my final one.
Here’s a 1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model, 3” barrel, in 44/40. Beautiful CCH and still NIB. 1,057 of these (in this configuration) were produced from 1980 to 1983 when Colt moved production of the Sheriff’s Model to the Custom Shop.
Here’s a 1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model, 3” barrel, in 44/40. Beautiful CCH and still NIB. 1,057 of these (in this configuration) were produced from 1980 to 1983 when Colt moved production of the Sheriff’s Model to the Custom Shop.
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Re: 1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model
To the contrary, I've been enjoying your posts and I'm amazed at the quality of your collection. Thanks for sharing it with us. It is extraordinary.Rampant Colt wrote: ↑Fri Aug 29, 2025 5:58 amThere doesn’t seem to be much interest in these Colt’s here...
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Re: 1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model
Exactly, we may not say much but we sure do like looking. Truthfully your Colts are so spectacular that it’s hard to comment other than beautiful gun. I really loved the three Woodsman’s pic, the bluing is so vivid.CT_Shooter wrote: ↑Fri Aug 29, 2025 7:16 amTo the contrary, I've been enjoying your posts and I'm amazed at the quality of your collection. Thanks for sharing it with us. It is extraordinary.Rampant Colt wrote: ↑Fri Aug 29, 2025 5:58 amThere doesn’t seem to be much interest in these Colt’s here...
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Re: 1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model
Nice Case coloring, but it looks odd without the ejector housing.
You can keep that one.
RP
You can keep that one.

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- North Country Gal
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Re: 1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model
Hey, post away. For sure, I enjoy looking at all the gorgeous Colts. Keep in mimd, though, that most folks can't afford to collect vintage Colts, so a lot of folks are unfamiliar with them. Might be a good idea to add more history behind some of the ones in your posts or explain how the Colt model fits in with other brands. Bet a lot of folks would appreciate it. Do keep posting, though.
In my case, not much in the way of vintage Colts come up for sale in our rural area. Rare to see one compared to vintage Smiths and Rugers, probably because Colts have always been pricey compared to other brands. Right now, though, I would love to find a Detective Special to go along with my classic J frame Smiths, since I'm a fan of carry revolvers. I've also been looking for a Colt Officers model in 38 Special, since I did find a 1930s vintage OM Target in 22 LR a few years, ago. Have only seen two in 38, but both were pretty beat, lots of end shake and so on.
Since we're on the subject and you are obviously an expert on collectible Colts, how would you compare all the new production Colt revolvers to vintage Colt revolvers? Do you shoot the new production Colts, too? I have seen some of the new ones in our area.
In my case, not much in the way of vintage Colts come up for sale in our rural area. Rare to see one compared to vintage Smiths and Rugers, probably because Colts have always been pricey compared to other brands. Right now, though, I would love to find a Detective Special to go along with my classic J frame Smiths, since I'm a fan of carry revolvers. I've also been looking for a Colt Officers model in 38 Special, since I did find a 1930s vintage OM Target in 22 LR a few years, ago. Have only seen two in 38, but both were pretty beat, lots of end shake and so on.
Since we're on the subject and you are obviously an expert on collectible Colts, how would you compare all the new production Colt revolvers to vintage Colt revolvers? Do you shoot the new production Colts, too? I have seen some of the new ones in our area.
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Re: 1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model
Well, it’s been said a lot on the Colt Forum, that all of the recently re-released Snake guns are better than their older brethren. You’ll occasionally hear a complaint about a loose set screw on a rear sight, but I usually consider the source and move on.North Country Gal wrote: ↑Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:28 amSince we're on the subject and you are obviously an expert on collectible Colts, how would you compare all the new production Colt revolvers to vintage Colt revolvers? Do you shoot the new production Colts, too? I have seen some of the new ones in our area.
Of the five Snake guns currently out (excluding the Kodiak & Grizzly) the Viper is the one that had the biggest upgrade….originals were alloy framed and the new Viper is all stainless, as are all the others. The Viper is probably my favorite due to its balance and comfort….but I detest the .357 magnum round….so I shoot .38 +P in it….as well as the King Cobra and Python. I feed the Anaconda .44 Spl rounds instead of .44 magnum. So, when I hunt this season with the Henry H006G I’ll carry the Anaconda as a sidearm. One caveat with these lighter loads is that you need to be vigilant in your cleaning….you will notice a difference.
In the SAA realm I believe the new production examples are fantastic, other than the limited caliber options and the clown barf CCH. The production of them is in drips and drabs so they’re not concentrating on them….their legacy firearm…which is sad.
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Re: 1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model
Already said....Rampant Colt wrote: ↑Fri Aug 29, 2025 5:58 amThere doesn’t seem to be much interest in these Colt’s here so this will be my final one.
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....we may not say much but we sure do like looking.
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Re: 1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model
You can look at the view count and see that folks are looking. Most do appreciate the beauty, and as someone else had stated, appreciate the collection.
I bought my first Diamondback and Pythons in the 80s when I got a reenlistment bonus and the guns were a LOT less expensive. I sold the Pythons a year later to fund a much more important project at the time, the birth of my daughter. Lol. I still have that 1980 Diamondback.
I have been offered five times what I paid. All my kids learned to shoot on that gun. It's not for sale.
I bought my first Diamondback and Pythons in the 80s when I got a reenlistment bonus and the guns were a LOT less expensive. I sold the Pythons a year later to fund a much more important project at the time, the birth of my daughter. Lol. I still have that 1980 Diamondback.

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Re: 1980 Colt Single Action Army Sheriff’s Model
It’s quite a shame that Colt will never produce another Diamondback. A trademark is presumed abandoned if it is not used in commerce for three consecutive years. To prove abandonment, a challenger must show both non-use and intent not to resume use. It’s the ol’ “use it or lose it” under the law.BrokenolMarine wrote: ↑Fri Aug 29, 2025 1:23 pmI bought my first Diamondback and Pythons in the 80s when I got a reenlistment bonus and the guns were a LOT less expensive. I sold the Pythons a year later to fund a much more important project at the time, the birth of my daughter. Lol. I still have that 1980 Diamondback.I have been offered five times what I paid. All my kids learned to shoot on that gun. It's not for sale.
At least the Diamondback in collectors grade are still available, some with reasonable prices surprisingly.
When Diamondback Firearms began producing their “Diamondback” model it was the final nail in the coffin for Colt. An unbelievable lapse in judgement.
However, nobody has produced the Boa, of which only 600 examples exist in total, could be re-released. Of course it might wreak havoc with the original 600’s prices…either good or bad.
A recent auction contained all seven serpents in collectors grade for $50K. I’ve seen Boa’s listed singly for $60K. Needless to say neither sold.
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