Great Western Arms 45 Colt 5.5″ Single Action Revolver MFD 1950s C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,054.98

LSB#: WY250328JS020

Make: Great Western Arms Company

Model: Single Action Revolver

Serial Number: 12009

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1950s, C&R Eligible

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Single Action Revolver, Loaded via Side Loading Gate with a Fixed Cylinder

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “GREAT WESTERN ARMS CO.”. The left side of the barrel is marked “.45 COLT”. The bottom of the frame is marked “12009” 

Barrel Length: 5.5”

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

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece faux stag panels There are light handling marks throughout. The left panel has been cracks and prepared. The grips rate in about Fair overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued 

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore but there is some stubborn fouling present. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 90% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows moderate operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are sharp. Overall, this revolver rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer locks firmly into all notches, and the timing appears solid. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: Great Western Arms Company was established in the early 1950s with the sole intention of producing faithful reproductions of the Colt Single Action Army. These were the first American-made single-action revolvers manufactured after WWII, preceding the reintroduction of the Colt SAA and offering an affordable alternative with solid construction.

This example in .45 Colt with a 5.5” barrel is a classic configuration favored for balance and handling. The faux stag grips and blued finish give it strong Old West appeal.

Whether you’re a collector of mid-century Americana, a cowboy action shooter, or a Western movie buff, this revolver offers both function and form. It’s C&R eligible and embodies a unique chapter in American firearms history. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid! -M.C.