Colt Single Action Army SAA 3rd Gen 5.5” .44-40 Revolver, MFD 1995

SOLD FOR: $2,575.00

WOA#: WY240602AC041

Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army, 3rd Generation

Serial Number: S11445A

Year of Manufacture: 1995 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .44-40 Win.

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 “S11445A”. The left side of each portion of the grip frame is marked “S11445A” under the grip. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and the left rear with “C”. The front face of the cylinder and loading gate are marked “445” and the rear “44-40”.

Barrel Length: 5.5”

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 their tops and American eagle at their bottoms. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp with good detail in the colts and eagles. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are some scattered tiny nicks and minor scuffs on the barrel and cylinder. The cylinder has very minor turn-wear but no complete turn-line, mostly in the lead-in grooves. There is surface rust forming on the hammer pin. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. This revolver’s cylinder has a fixed bushing. The lockup produces very little 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: Included is a Two-piece blue cardboard Colt box with blue flock tray and an assortment of factory paperwork including manual.

Our Assessment: Everyone should have a Colt Single Action Army, and this would be a great one to add to any collection. Manufactured in 1995; The revolver is chambered in the classic .44-40 Colt cartridge with a 5.5? barrel and high polished nickel finish. Model #P1956 as a standard model, with no engraving, pomp or circumstance, but it is no less interesting for that. The gun is in Fine plus condition with 98% of its metal finish and a great bore. This is the classic six-gun in a classic SAA cartridge that would be just as great for the collector as for the shooter.  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.