Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army SAA P1850 Blue 5 1/2″ .45 Revolver, 1979

SOLD FOR: $2,051.00

WOA#: WY240415EH088

Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army, 3rd Generation

Serial Number: SA15710

Year of Manufacture: 1979

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. 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 with the “Rampant Colt” logo. The underside of the frame at the grip frame is marked “SA15710”. The left side of each portion of the grip frame is marked “SA15710” under the grips. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and the left rear with “K”, the right is marked “5”. The inside of each grip panel is hand-scribed “157 10”.

Barrel Length: 5 1/2”

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

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with rampant colt in oval at the top and American eagle at the bottom on each. The grips have only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is well defined and there is good detail on the colts and eagles. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

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 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor marks, most notable in the backstrap. There is some light wear on the grip frame that is covered by the grips when installed. The action shows faint operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, the revolver is in Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lockup produces almost no play on all six chambers. 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: Everyone should have a Colt Single Action Army, and this would be a nice one to add to any collection. Manufactured in 1979, this revolver is chambered in the classic .45 Colt cartridge. The 5 1/2″ barrel is a nice balance between the increased sight radius of the 7 1/2″ and the fast handling of the 4 3/4″ barrels. The gun is in Fine-Excellent condition, appearing to have seen quite limited use and gentle handling. This is THE classic sixgun in the classic SAA cartridge that would be just as great for the collector as for the shooter. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud