Colt 1st Gen Single Action Army SAA .32-20 WCF 5.5” Revolver, 1906 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,627.01

LSB#: LSB250731EK124

Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army, 1st Generation

Serial Number: 282330

Year of Manufacture: 1906 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .32-20 Winchester (W.C.F.)

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings:  The left side of the frame is marked “PAT.SEPT.19.1871. / JULY 2.72.JAN.19.75” with a Colt Rampant. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT.F.A.MFG.Co. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A”. The bottom of the frame, trigger guard frame, grip frame are marked with a matching “282330” serial number. The rear of the loading gate is marked “4294”. 

Barrel Length: 5.5”

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 Colt Rampants molded at their tops. There are mild handling marks. There are scratches and compressions throughout. The checkering is smooth in most areas. Overall, the grips are Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well defined. There is a mild amount of erosion in the muzzle. There is some stubborn fouling scattered throughout. There is evidence of a squib. The barrel is bulged where the squibbed. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates a 4 out of 10. 

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about none of its metal finish. There is faint surface erosion throughout with intermittent oxidation. There is operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. There is a faint turnline. The markings is worn in most places. Overall, this revolver rates in about Fair – Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Lockup produces mild play side-to-side and minor end-shake 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: This Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army revolver presents in Fair to Good overall condition, showing uniform age and wear consistent with its 1906 manufacture. The revolver retains no visible finish, now displaying a soft gray patina with faint oxidation and light pitting scattered throughout. Markings remain legible on both frame and barrel, and all serial numbers match across the frame, trigger guard, and grip frame. The checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt logos are Very Good with handling marks, smoothing from use, and shallow compressions but no cracks. The bore is gray with well-defined rifling and signs of a squib bulge near the muzzle; in this writer’s opinion, it rates 4/10. Mechanics are functional, with correct indexing, moderate play, and a crisp trigger.

As a 1906 C&R-eligible revolver, this .32-20 Colt SAA stands as an authentic example of early 20th-century Colt craftsmanship—produced during the tail end of the blackpowder-to-smokeless transition. The bore bulge indicates a prior squib load, so it should not be fired until professionally inspected and the barrel’s integrity confirmed by a qualified gunsmith. With its matching numbers, patinated frame, and strong mechanical foundation, it remains an evocative and collectible frontier-era sidearm that reflects the enduring appeal of Colt’s iconic Single Action Army design. Please see our photos and good luck with your bid! -N.P