Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army SAA 5 1/2″ .32-20 Revolver, 2007 w/ Box

SOLD FOR: $2,000.00

WOA#: WY240526BJ028

Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army, 3rd Generation

Serial Number: S46520A

Year of Manufacture: 2007 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .32-20 Win.

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”, the left is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 32-20”. The left of the frame is marked “PAT SEPT 19 1871. / JULY 2. 72 JAN. 19. 75.” and with a circled rampant colt logo. The bottom of the frame and the bottom of the trigger guard at the front are each marked “S46520A”. The rear of the loading gate has assembly number “520”.

Barrel Length: 5 1/2”

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

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered hard rubber with rampant colt in oval at the top of each panel. The grips have light handling wear. There are a few light scratches. The checkering is well defined and there is good detail in the rampant colts. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writers opinion the bore rates at 9.5/10

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is handling wear in the grip areas and scattered finish wear along the barrel. The frame and hammer retain much of their case color. The cylinder shows very light turn-wear. There is some muzzle rub, most notable on the left of the barrel. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are light tool marks around some screw heads. The screw heads are sharp with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Lockup produces very little play on all six chambers. The trigger is crisp. The cylinder has a removable bushing. 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: Blue colt box, the white storage box original manual and orange cylinder insert.

Our Assessment: Colt’s Single Action Army is, perhaps more than any other, an iconic American pistol. It was the U.S. issue sidearm for the last two decades of the 19th century, used by pioneers, outlaws and lawmen across the expanding nation, and captivated audiences on the silver screen and television (and still does, today). Produced for nearly a century and a half, they are still being made today! The 1st Generation Single Action Army was produced from 1873 to 1941 and is quite sought after by collectors.

This example is in quite fine condition. It retains a good bore, strong mechanics and about 97% of its original metal finish. The remaining finish includes much of the case color on the frame and hammer as well as blue on the screw heads. Any 3rd Generation SAA would make a great addition to a Colt collection, and this example should be no exception, especially with its original finish. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high quality photos. Good luck on your bid. -K.F.