U.S. Fire-Arms Mfg. Co. .45 Colt SAA 7½” Single Action Army Revolver & Box
SOLD FOR: $2,085.00
LSB#: LSB250809BK011
Make: United States Fire-Arms Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Conn.
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: BK1
Year of Manufacture: The company was in operation from 1995-2011
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “45 COLT”. The top of the barrel is marked “U.S.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 and the trigger guard are marked “BK1” and the bottom of the backstrap is marked “BK1”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “BK1”. The front face of the loading gate is marked with the assembly number “23”.
Barrel Length: 7 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square groove milled in the top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are black checkered plastic with a “US” logo in an oval at the tops. The grips show no handing marks and fit the grip frame well. The checkering is sharp and without mars. The grips rate in about MINT overall condition.
Type of Finish: The barrel, cylinder, grip frame, ejector shroud, and trigger. The frame, loading gate, and hammer are case colored.
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99+% of its metal finish. There are no marks in the pistol except for an extremely light drag line that doesn’t break the finish. The knurling on the hammer and the screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The cylinder lockup is SOLID. The action functions correctly. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms a thorough cleaning may be necessary for your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with its factory box, owner’s manual, and soft case.
Our Assessment: USFA revolvers occupy a special place in modern American arms history, standing as some of the finest Single Action Army reproductions ever produced—often surpassing even late-20th-century Colt production in fit, finish, and old-world attention to detail. Built in Hartford just steps from the original Colt factory grounds, these revolvers were assembled with a level of hand-fitting rarely seen in contemporary manufacturing, mirroring the classic 19th-century lines while elevating the mechanical precision far beyond their historical predecessors. This example, the very low serial number BK1, showcases the company at its absolute best: deep polished blue, vivid bone-charcoal case colors, crisp patent dates, and a flawless 7½-inch barrel that echoes the earliest cavalry models of the post-1873 frontier.
The .45 Colt chambering further ties the revolver back to its 19th-century origins—introduced in 1873 alongside the original SAA, the cartridge became synonymous with the mounted service revolvers that patrolled the American West during the Indian Wars era. In hand, this revolver carries the same authoritative balance and long sight radius that those troopers would have recognized, yet with a refinement and smoothness only a high-grade modern maker like USFA could deliver. With its exceptional condition, matching-numbered components, and original box and accoutrements, this revolver stands as an outstanding example of Hartford craftsmanship from the final and most respected era of USFA production. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
