USFA U.S. Firearms USA Single Action Army SAA Blue 7 1/2″ .45 Colt Revolver

SOLD FOR: $2230

LSB#: 210607RH43

Make: U.S. Firearms (USFA)

Model: Reproduction Single Action Army

Serial Number: 27984

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 2004

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “45 COLT”, the top is marked “+ U.S. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. +”. The left of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871 / ” JULY.2-72. / “ JAN.19-75.”, the bottom of the frame in front of the trigger guard is are marked with the serial number “27984”, found again hand-scribed on the left of each portion of the grip frame. The rear of the frame, the rear face of the loading gate and the left of each portion of the grip frame have assembly number “841”. The assembly number and serial number are also hand-scribed on the inside of each original grip panel. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “984”. The barrel, under the ejector housing, is marked “984”.

Barrel Length: 7 1/2”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The installed grips are one-piece smooth wood. The inside of the insert has a logo from Paul Persinger Grips and is hand-marked “27984”. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.

Also included are the original checkered black hard rubber grips with “US” in oval at their tops (the indexing pin for the two-piece grips is also included). These grips show no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the original grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Cylinder lockup produces no play on each chamber. The trigger is crisp. The cylinder has a removable bushing. The firing pin is conical and there is no window in the loading gate at the hinge, indicative of US-made parts. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a two-piece cardboard USFA box with black exterior, green interior, serial-matching label, the original grips as described, a cloth USFA pouch and an assortment of paperwork including manual. The box has minor storage wear, in Fine condition.

Our Assessment: Colt’s Model 1873, the Single Action Army, is the “gun that won the west”, perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time. For nearly 150 years, the gun has been produced in a variety of configurations, finishes and calibers. This revolver is the absolute closest to a Colt you can get without a pony on the side. This USFA has a blue and case color finish with a 7 1/2″ barrel and has been equipped with an attractive wood grip from Paul Persinger Grips (the original hard rubber grips are also included). Chambered for the classic .45 Colt cartridge, it is in Excellent condition, appearing to have spent more time in its serial-matching USFA box than out. This gorgeous revolver will make a great addition to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

USFA U.S. Firearms USA Single Action Army SAA Blue 7 1/2" .45 Colt Revolver
USFA U.S. Firearms USA Single Action Army SAA Blue 7 1/2″ .45 Colt Revolver