Nickel Colt 2nd Gen 4 3/4” Single Action Army .357 Magnum SAA Revolver C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,833.99
LSB#: LSB260416SH005
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 40737SA
Year of Manufacture: 1966 C&R (Colt Letter)
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate
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. 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” and a Rampant Colt logo. The loading gate is marked “811”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked with “M737” and a faint Rampant Colt. The bottom of the frame is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square groove milled into the topstrap which is visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece smooth ivory. There is minor handling wear. There is a small spot of discoloration on the bottom left side of the grip. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor fouling in the grooves. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are scattered handling scratches and clouding throughout. The screw heads are sharp with light tooling. There is light oxidation forming. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this revolver is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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: Colt letter and ivory affidavit.
Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army is one of the most iconic American revolvers, first introduced in 1873 and forever associated with frontier service, U.S. military use, lawmen, ranchers, and generations of sporting shooters. Colt’s 2nd Generation production, made from the mid-1950s into the 1970s, is especially desirable among collectors because it retained traditional SAA styling and workmanship while bridging the gap between prewar production and later modern manufacture. This 1966 example, documented by Colt letter and chambered in .357 Magnum, is C&R eligible and pairs the classic 4 3/4″ barrel configuration with a desirable nickel finish and one-piece ivory grip.
This Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army is a .357 Magnum single-action revolver with a 4 3/4″ barrel, side loading gate, fixed quarter-round blade front sight, and square-groove rear sight milled into the topstrap. The revolver retains about 97% of its original nickel finish, showing scattered handling scratches, clouding throughout, light oxidation forming, and sharp screw heads with light tooling. The one-piece smooth ivory grip rates in Excellent condition, showing minor handling wear and a small spot of discoloration on the bottom left side, with no chips or cracks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, minor fouling in the grooves, no erosion, and rates 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action functions correctly and the trigger is crisp, though the revolver has not been test fired. Included are the Colt letter and ivory affidavit. Overall, this is a Fine condition 1966 Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army with desirable nickel finish, .357 Magnum chambering, documented accessories, and strong classic Colt collector appeal. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY