3rd Gen Colt New Frontier SAA Single Action Army 7 1/2″ .45 Revolver, 1978
SOLD FOR: $1,521.00
LSB#: WY250328JS032
Make: Colt
Model: New Frontier 3rd Generation
Serial Number: 02570NF
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action, 6-Shot Revolver with Right Side Loading Gate
Barrel Length: 7 1/2″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade integral to a serrated, ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is square notch leaf in a base pinned to the top strap, adjustable for elevation and windage.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut with gold-colored Colt medallions. The inside of each panel has “02570” hand-written. The grips have a few scattered minor marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue and Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, numbers match.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is minor operational wear on the side faces of the hammer. Otherwise, there are 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 cylinder locks with very little play on each chamber. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this handgun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a faux-wood cardboard Colt box with two-piece styrofoam inserts and a manual. The manual appears to be of more recent production. The box is missing the label-end and shows moderate-heavy wear.
Our Assessment: From 1890 to 1989, Colt manufactured a variation of the venerable Single Action Army with a uniquely different profile. The “Flattop Target Model” was fitted with an adjustable leaf rear sight and a blade front sight. The New Frontier has that sleek flattop design with a rear sight that is adjustable for windage and elevation along with a target ready ramp front sight. The New Frontier was offered in a few different calibers and in various barrel lengths. These guns are meticulously finished in Colt Royal Blue on both the barrel and cylinder, with a color case hardened frame. This example’s 7 1/2″ barrel should make it as accurate as it is beautiful. It is in Excellent condition showing signs of little, if any use since leaving the factory. Chambered for the classic .45 Colt cartridge, this will make for a classy shooter or a great addition to your Colt collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California.
-Bud
