Welcome to the December installment of the Collector’s Elite Auctions Preview Show, where we give high-end firearms collectors an early look at standout pieces heading into auction. This month’s lineup delivers everything from rare Gen 1 Glocks to beautifully executed Colt Custom Shop creations. As always, Allen is joined by Eric from Bryant Ridge to walk through the craftsmanship, rarity and provenance behind each featured item.

Be sure to see all detailed photos of these firearms, plus more than 160 additional premium collectibles, at CollectorsEliteAuctions.com.

Show Highlights

Smith & Wesson 500 Emergency Survival Kit

A complete, untouched survival package featuring the formidable S&W 500 with a 2.75-inch barrel, housed in the bright orange Pelican-style case. Every original accessory is intact—from literature to emergency blankets—making this a true collector-grade kit. Few remain this complete.

Glock 17L Gen 1 — Competition-Length Rarity

A remarkably preserved early-production 17L Gen 1 featuring the six-inch barrel, factory ported barrel, top slide lightening cut and Tupperware box. Produced circa 1988–89 and showing little to no consumer use, this is an elite-level collectible predating Glock’s modern competition models.

Colt 1991A1 Custom Shop “Tiger” TALO Edition

One of only 200 made, this 2005 TALO-exclusive .45 ACP blends tasteful engraving, gold tiger motifs and zebrawood grips for a striking but refined presentation. New old stock, unfired and beautifully preserved—an elegant example of custom Colt artistry.

Colt Custom Shop Magnum Carry — First Edition

A polished stainless .357 Magnum with two-inch barrel and stag grips bearing Colt medallions. Designed as a premium defensive revolver but finished like a showpiece, this first-edition Magnum Carry looks almost too good to holster. Exceptional condition and highly collectible.

Which of this month’s showcase items would you add to your own collection?

Do you prefer rare early-generation semi-autos or limited-run custom shop revolvers?

What categories would you like to see highlighted in future preview shows?

Drop your thoughts, comments and wish-list items — we love hearing from serious collectors.

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Happy bidding — and good luck securing something extraordinary this month.

In this special edition of the Collector’s Elite Auctions Preview Show, Allen sits down with Eric Pruner of Bryant Ridge to unveil a truly extraordinary event: a single-collector Colt lot featuring some of the finest, rarest, and most investment-grade Colt firearms ever brought to auction. This hand-curated collection spans decades of selective acquisition, rigorous upgrading, and an unwavering focus on only the best examples available.

Eric walks us through showcase highlights including a 1976 Python from the Colt Chairman’s Collection, a rare Gold Cup Elite in .40 S&W, a master-engraved Single Action Army by Dennis Kies, the highly desirable Double Diamond 150th Anniversary set, and a screwless-frame Colt Single Action Army engraved by John Adams Sr. Every piece in this auction is museum-worthy, many featuring unmatched provenance, Colt letters, original boxes, and display cases.

If you’re a Colt collector, an investor in irreplaceable firearms, or someone seeking a generational centerpiece for your collection, this episode gives you a first look at items that may not surface again for decades—if ever.

Show Highlights

• A deep dive into a single-collector Colt estate hitting the auction block

• The 1976 Colt Python 2.5-inch with royal-blue finish from the Colt Chairman’s Collection

• A rare and pristine Colt Gold Cup Elite in .40 S&W, one of only 250 produced

• A breathtaking Dennis Kies engraved Single Action Army, complete with mother-of-pearl stocks.

• A fully intact Colt Double Diamond 150th Anniversary Set, featuring a 6-inch Python and Officers ACP with matched serials, display case, and letters

• The ultra-scarce factory-engraved screwless-frame Colt Single Action Army by John Adams Sr.—one of approximately 100 ever built

• Discussion of condition, provenance, rarity tiers, and long-term collector value

• An overview of the entire upcoming Premier Event and how to browse the full inventory

Engagement Questions

We would love to hear from fellow collectors:

• Which piece showcased today impressed you the most, and why?

• Are you chasing a specific era of Colt manufacturing? Royal blue? Early Pythons? Master-engraved SAAs?

• Do you prefer engraving over high-condition standard finish?

• Have you ever upgraded a collector piece the way this collector has?

Drop your thoughts in the comments—your insights help guide future episodes and highlight what the collecting community values most.

To explore the complete catalog for this month’s Premier Event—including high-resolution photography of every firearm discussed today—visit CollectorsEliteAuctions.com and click on the “Upcoming Auctions” tab.

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Join your host Allen from Collector's Elite Auctions and firearms expert Andrew from Bryant Ridge for an exclusive preview of the February collection at Collector's Elite Auctions. This episode features a special focus on an exquisite Colt Single Action Army, serial number 056, as well as one of 17 known existing sets of Colt Serpentine revolvers, alongside other unique and rare firearms from the collection.

Featured Items:

1. Colt Single Action Army, Serial No. 056:

1. The Serpentine Set:

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Thank you for joining us on this journey through history and craftsmanship. We hope to see you next month, and in the meantime, happy collecting and good luck with your bids!