What’s your guess on the going price for the SAA in the article?
It has problems. It is not in the condition it was when the armory finished the build. The barrel was replaced in 1903. . . also apparently by the Army as it has military inspector's marks from that era. . . as it is now a 5½" barrel, but 1891 standard barrel would have been 7½". That change detracts from the value somewhat. The wear and tear also has a big effect. The condition is not that good.
The auction estimate is $6000 to $8000.