Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army SAA P1850 Blue 5 1/2″ .45 Revolver, 1981

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Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army, 3rd Generation

Serial Number: SA55483

Year of Manufacture: 1981

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2,72 JAN. 19,75” and with the “Rampant Colt” logo. The underside of the frame at the grip frame is marked “SA55483”. The left side of each portion of the grip frame is marked “SA55483” under the grips. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and the left rear with “K”, the right is marked “H”. The front face of the cylinder is marked “5483”. The inside of each grip panel is hand-scribed “554 83”.

Barrel Length: 5 1/2”

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 checkered black hard rubber with rampant colt in oval at the top and American eagle at the bottom on each. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp and there is good detail on the colts and eagles. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the 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 in the bore.

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. The lockup produces almost no play on all six 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: This revolver comes in a faux-wood cardboard Colt box with serial-matching label, an assortment of factory paperwork including manual and two-piece styrofoam inserts.

Our Assessment: Everyone should have a Colt Single Action Army, and this would be a nice one to add to any collection. Manufactured in 1981, this revolver is chambered in the classic .45 Colt cartridge. The 5 1/2″ barrel is a nice balance between the increased sight radius of the 7 1/2″ and the fast handling of the 4 3/4″ barrels. The gun is in Excellent condition, appearing to have spent more time in the included factory box than out. This is THE classic sixgun in the classic SAA cartridge that would be just as great for the collector as for the shooter. Please see our photos and good luck!