Colt Single Action Army SAA 3rd Gen Sheriffs Model .44 Special 1980 ATF C&R

SOLD FOR: $1843

LSB#: 210928JM05

Make: Colt

Model: Sheriff’s Model Single Action Army, 3rd Generation

Serial Number: SA41088

Year of Manufacture: 1980, ATF C&R “Colt, Sheriffs Model revolver, cal.’s .44 and .45.”

Caliber: .44 Special

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL”, the top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”, the right is marked “COLT S.A.A. 44 CAL.”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2,72 JAN. 19,75” and with a rampant colt. The underside of the frame at the grip frame is marked “SA41088”. The left side of each portion of the grip frame is marked “SA41088” under the grips. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and at the rear with a “K”, the right front is marked “H”. The front face of the cylinder is marked “1088”, the rear faces is “44S”. The outside of the cylinder is marked “44 SPL.”.

Barrel Length: 3”

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

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth, faux-ivory panels with gold colored Colt medallions. The grips show only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The holes for the indexing stud are a little bit over-sized, and the grips have minor play to the frame. The panels are alternately proud and shy to the grip frame. Overall, the grips are in Fine-Excellent condition as not original to the gun.

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 96% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor voids in the finish of the frame and cylinder, consistent with minor surface oxidation which has been cleaned out. The action shows very minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with almost no play on each of the chambers. The trigger is crisp. 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: None.

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 a beauty to behold and one of the finest single action revolvers ever produced. It is a Colt Sheriff’s model in Fine condition with 96% of its blue and case color finish, a bright bore with sharp rifling and strong mechanics. With a 3″ barrel, no ejector rod assembly, and chambered for the more modern .44 Special cartridge, this is a classy revolver from muzzle to butt, perfect for adding to a collection or as a BBQ gun. A factory Colt with this gun’s features is going to take a prized place in a Colt collection, especially one in this high condition. Please see our photos and good luck!