Colt 2nd Gen Single Action Army .357 Magnum 4 3/4″ Revolver MFD 1970 C&R

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SOLD FOR: $2,550.25

LSB#: LSB260218HG056

Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army SAA

Serial Number: 56441SA

Year of Manufacture: 1970

Caliber: .357 Magnum

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357 MAGNUM”. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT FA 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”, and the Colt logo. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” proof mark. The bottom of the frame is marked with the serial number. Both sides of the grips have a gold colored COLT medallion. There is an inspector proof “711” on the loading gate. The face of the cylinder is marked “M441”. The rear of the cylinder is marked with the Colt logo.

Barrel Length: 4 3/4″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade at the muzzle. The rear sight is a ‘U’ notch the length of the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a two-piece smooth pearlite with gold colored Colt medallions inlaid on each side. There are very faint handling marks. There are no chips or cracks in the grips. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued and case colored

Finish Originality: Original

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 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its finish. With only light minor scratches and compression marks along the barrel and frame. The cylinder shows light operational wear and faint scratches. The hammer shows operational use mostly on the right side. The screw heads are sharp with light tooling. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Lockup produces no perceptible play. There is minor end shake with the cylinder. 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’s Manufacturing Company Single Action Army, introduced in 1873, quickly became an enduring symbol of the American frontier and remains one of the most recognizable revolver designs ever produced. The 2nd Generation production run, spanning from 1956 to 1974, marked Colt’s reintroduction of the Peacemaker after World War II, combining traditional styling with improved post-war manufacturing techniques. Chambered in .357 Magnum, a cartridge developed in the 1930s as a high-velocity evolution of earlier revolver rounds, this configuration offers modern ballistic capability in a classic single action platform, making it both historically grounded and highly practical.

This 1970 example remains in Excellent condition, retaining approximately 99% of its original blued and case colored finish with only minor handling marks and light operational wear on the cylinder and hammer. The 4 3/4″ barrel gives the revolver a quick, balanced feel, true to the classic “gunfighter” configuration. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion, and the action exhibits tight lockup with no perceptible play. The smooth pearlite grips with Colt medallions are in Excellent condition, providing a striking visual contrast to the traditional finish. This revolver presents as a well-preserved and attractive example of a 2nd Generation Colt SAA. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY