Colt SAA "Buffalo Bill Special Edition", .44-40 cal. single action revolver. Serial #198BB, mfg. 1981. New in box. The rare special edition that was commissioned by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming back in 1981 and created by the Colt Custom Shop with Class C engraving, gold and silver plating and ivory grips with the Colonel's portrait and his Cody Ranch TE brand. Engraved on left side of 7 1/2" barrel: "Winchester Museum 1 of 250". "W.F. Cody" signature engraved on back strap. Not a commemorative, but rather a special edition of which there were less than 250 units created. Super nice and flashy with a red leather presentation case with cream colored interior. Includes original Colt factory wood-grained boxes with factory manual, "Handling The Handgun" booklet, box end labels with "Colt Custom Shop" and original plastic wrap. Seldom seen Colt collector piece! Wow! Gunrunner West item. NOTE: The companion piece to this unique SAA with consecutive serial number will be offered at Lot 55.