Colt Fans, Don’t Miss This Exclusive Look at an Incredible Auction [Video]

Allen Forkner , GunBroker Publisher

December 4, 2025 Products, Videos

In this special GunBroker preview, Allen sits down with Eric Pruner from Bryant Ridge to give shooters, collectors and Colt fans an early look at a remarkable single-collector estate coming to Collector’s Elite Auctions. This lineup isn’t just for high-end collectors—any firearms enthusiast who loves cool Colts, unique variants, classic revolvers and clean examples will find something to get excited about.

Eric walks through several standout pieces from the estate, including a Python once displayed in the Colt chairman’s office, a rare .40 S&W Gold Cup Elite, a beautifully engraved Single Action Army, the Double Diamond 150th Anniversary matched set, and even one of the extremely hard-to-find screwless-frame SAAs. Whether you’re a longtime Colt lover or you just appreciate well-kept, interesting firearms, this preview gives you a taste of what’s about to hit Collector’s Elite Auctions.

Show Highlights

Early look at a single-owner Colt estate heading to GunBroker
A pristine 1976 Colt Python with royal-blue finish and Colt-factory provenance
A rare and unfired Colt Gold Cup Elite in .40 S&W, one of only 250 made
A Dennis Kies–engraved Colt Single Action Army with stunning ivory stocks
The Double Diamond 150th Anniversary set, featuring a Python and Officers ACP with matched serials
A truly rare factory-engraved screwless-frame SAA by John Adams Sr.
Discussion of rarity, condition, historical value, and why Colt fans will want to tune in
Behind-the-scenes insight on how the collector upgraded and curated this incredible set over decades

We always want to hear from GunBroker users, so drop your thoughts in the comments:

Which Colt from this preview caught your eye?
Is there a particular model—Python, Gold Cup, SAA—you’re hoping to add to your collection someday?
Do you prefer engraved firearms, or clean factory finishes?
Are you bidding on anything from this estate when it opens?

Your comments help other members, spark great discussions, and shape future previews.

To explore the full lineup from this single-collector Colt estate, visit CollectorsEliteAuctions.com and check out the upcoming auction listings from Bryant Ridge Co. High-resolution photos, Colt factory letters, and complete descriptions will be available for every item.

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And when the auction opens, place your bids early so you don’t miss the chance to bring home one of these standout Colts.

About the Author

Allen Forkner

Allen Forkner has been fascinated by firearms and their usage since he sat on the living room playing with his G.I. Joes. After a decade as a newspaper journalist and time spent as a political communications director, he entered the firearms industry where he has spent more than 15 years telling the stories of the firearms, ammunition and optics as well as the brands that manufacture them. Currently, he is the publisher of the GunBroker editorial department. He stays active in the shooting sports as a competitive handgun and multigun competitor and never passes the chance to take a shooting class.

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