Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army SAA 4 3/4″ .44-40 WCF Revolver & Box, 1985

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SOLD FOR: $2,635.00

WOA#: WY240415EH127

Make: Colt

Model: Frontier Six Shooter

Serial Number: SA67382

Year of Manufacture: 1985 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .44-40 Winchester

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. 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.”. The underside of the frame at the grip frame is marked “SA67382”. The left side of each portion of the grip frame is marked “SA67382” under the grips. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle, the right-front is marked “H”. The front face of the cylinder is marked “7382”, the rear face is marked “44-40”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “44”. The inside of the each grip panel has “67382” hand-written.

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 in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth bone panels with gold-colored Colt medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: The revolver is blued with a case colored frame.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. 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 scuffs and tiny nicks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The timing is correct and the cylinder locks up with almost no movement on all six chambers. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a faux-wood cardboard Colt box. A matching Colt Custom Shop label is included, but it is not attached to the box.

Our Assessment: Colt’s Single Action Army revolver is the iconic sidearm of the cowboy, lawman, and outlaw. Originally introduced in Colt’s .45 caliber, the demand for a revolver compatible with Winchester’s cartridges for their 1873 led to the introduction of the Frontier Six Shooter, essentially just a SAA chambered for the Winchester cartridge. This example is a 3rd generation Frontier Six Shooter produced in 1985. It is an interesting configuration due to the reintroduction of 1st Generation features. These include the marking scheme with three-line patent marking, “black powder” frame with a screw-secured base pin, and “bullseye” ejector tab. The revolver is a beauty in about Excellent condition with a great bore and strong mechanics. This would be a great addition to a Colt collection or any safe in America, especially in its high condition. Please see our photos and good luck!

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