Colt Single Action Army 3rd Gen SAA .45 Colt 4 3/4″ Revolver, 1995

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SOLD FOR: $2,025.00

LSB#: LSB251210MB058

Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army, 3rd Generation

Serial Number: S11596A

Year of Manufacture: 1995 / Modern

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked with Colt’s barrel address “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”, the left side is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. The left of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75” and with a rampant colt logo. The left of the trigger guard is marked “VPThe right of the trigger guard is marked “Z”. The bottom of the frame and the left of each portion of the grip frame are each marked “S11596A”. There is a partial matching serial number on the face of the cylinder of “596”. The inside of the grips are marked by hand with the matching serial number “11596”.

Barrel Length: 4 3/4″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a two-piece checkered hard rubber grips with minimal handling marks. There are no chips or cracks in the grips. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued & Case Hardened

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mirror bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no fouling erosion or carbon buildup. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is minimal thinning of finish on the leading edges. There are no significant dings or marks on the finish. There is a very faint intermittent turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Lockup produces no perceptible play. The Hammer spring is tight and 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: None

Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army Third Generation represents the continuation of one of the most iconic revolver designs in American firearms history. First introduced in 1873, the Single Action Army became synonymous with the American frontier, military service, and sporting use. The Third Generation models, produced beginning in the mid-1970s and continuing through the late twentieth century, preserved the classic Peacemaker profile while benefiting from improved manufacturing consistency and modern metallurgy. By 1995, production numbers remained relatively modest, and the revolvers retained traditional features including the side loading gate, fixed sights, and four-click hammer operation that defined the original design.

Chambered in .45 Colt, the cartridge most closely associated with the Single Action Army’s historic legacy, this revolver features the desirable 4 3/4-inch barrel length, offering a balance of quick handling and classic proportions. The revolver retains approximately 98% of its original blued and case-hardened finish, with only minimal thinning at the leading edges and a very faint intermittent turn line on the cylinder. The bore is mirror bright with sharp rifling and no fouling or erosion, rating 10 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The two-piece checkered hard rubber grips are in Excellent condition with minimal handling marks and no chips or cracks. Markings are clear throughout, with matching serial numbers present on the frame, grip frame components, cylinder face, and hand-marked inside of the grips.

Mechanically, the action functions correctly with tight lockup and no perceptible play. The hammer spring remains strong and the trigger break is crisp, reflecting proper mechanical condition. Screw heads are sharp and undamaged. Overall, this Third Generation Single Action Army rates in Fine condition and presents as a well-preserved example of Colt’s modern production of its legendary revolver design. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!