Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Army SAA .44-40 WCF Revolver, 1982
SOLD FOR: $3,551.26
WOA#: WY240415EH033
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 3rd Generation, Factory Engraved.
Serial Number: SA56118
Year of Manufacture: 1982, (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .44-40 WCF
Action Type: 6-Shot Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 44-40”. 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, the left side of the upper and lower grip frame straps (under the left grip) are marked “SA56118”. The inside rear face of the loading gate is marked “118”. The front face of the cylinder is marked “6118”, the rear face “44-40”. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP”, the right rear “K”, the right front is marked “0”. The inside of each grip panel is hand-scribed “56118”. The revolver has Colt factory foliate scroll and crosshatch engraving. The left of the frontstrap is stamped “COLT ENG”.
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-circle blade. The rear sight is a square groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black synthetic with rampant colt at the top and American Eagle at the bottom. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined, there is good detail in the colts and eagles. 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 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 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has barely perceptible play on each chamber. The trigger pull is crisp. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Produced in 1982, this is a beautifully engraved Colt Single Action Army chambered for Winchester’s popular .44-40 cartridge. While typically designated the “Frontier Six-Shooter” in this chambering, this example is marked “SINGLE ACTION ARMY” on the barrel, instead. Rather than the typical scroll, this revolver’s factory engraving also incorporates a crosshatch pattern, giving it even more of an old-west appearance. The revolver is in Excellent condition and presents well. This is a great firearm to add to any collection in America. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
