Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army SAA Black Powder Frame .45 Revolver, 2007
SOLD FOR: $3358
LSB#: 221001SS021
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 3rd Generation
Serial Number: S45988A
Year of Manufacture: 2007 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
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”. The underside of the frame at the grip frame is marked “S45988A”. The left side of each portion of the grip frame is marked “S45988A” under the grips. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle. The front face of the cylinder is marked “988” and the rear “45”. The back of the loading gate is marked “988”. The inside of each grip panel is hand-scribed “988”.
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 original 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 minor handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There is good detail on the colts and eagles. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the original grips are in Excellent condition.
Installed is a one-piece faux-stag grip. The grip has some tiny spots of discoloration which may be intentionally applied to give the grip an Antiqued appearance. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the installed grip is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color, Case Color Hammer
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 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning lightly at a few edges. The action shows faint operational wear, mostly in the lead-in grooves of the cylinder stop notches. 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 mainspring has been lightened, resulting in a light, smooth hammer pull. This revolver’s cylinder has a removable bushing and the frame is the “black powder” type with the base pin retained with a screw at the front of the frame. 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 two-piece blue cardboard Colt box with an assortment of factory paperwork including manual, and a cable lock. A certificate of authenticity is included from Peacemaker Specialists which indicates that their action work was performed in 2013.
Our Assessment: Everyone should have a Colt Single Action Army, and this would be a nice one to add to any collection. Manufactured in 2007, this revolver is chambered in the classic .45 Colt cartridge. It is neat for the collector as it has the “black powder” style frame with the cylinder pin retained by a screw rather than a sprung transverse pin and the ejector rod tab is the “bullseye” type. Rounding out the early features is a case hardened hammer and no “rampant colt” logo on the frame. The 5 1/2? barrel is a nice balance between the handiness of the 4 3/4″ and the sight radius of the 7 1/2″. The gun is in Excellent condition with 98% of its metal finish and a great bore. The revolver comes in a blue Colt box with manual and has been equipped with an attractive faux-stag grip (the original grips are included). Even better, the gun has been to Peacemaker Specialists, the premier outfit for just about any kind of work you could want done on your Single Action Army. 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!
