Colt 2nd Gen. NRA Commemorative SAA 5 1/2” .357 Mag  Revolver MFD 1971

SOLD FOR: $1,614.00

LSB#: LSB251112TA006

Make: Colt 

Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation

Serial Number: NRA6209 (all matching)

Year of Manufacture: 1971 / Modern  

Caliber: .357 Magnum

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357 MAGNUM”. 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 bottom front of the frame is marked with the serial number “NRA6209”.  The left side of the upper and lower grip frame straps (under the left grip) are marked with the matching serial number. The inside rear face of the loading gate is marked with the assembly number “241”, found again on the right rear of the frame. The front face of the cylinder is marked “209”, the rear face has a rampant colt. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP”, the left rear “P” and the right is marked “V”. 

Barrel Length: 5 1/2”

Sights / Optics:  The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The blade has been filed to a flat top. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The grips are two-piece Eagle grips with checkered black hard rubber panels with rampant colt in oval at the top of each panel and eagle on the bottom of each panel. There is light handling wear. The checkering is sharp. There is good detail in the colts. (The original grips on the NRA Commemorative SAA’s were wood with gold NRA medallions.)  The grips only show very minor handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. This revolver has a replacement “Bullseye” ejector head.  Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition, as replaced.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color Frame

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some fouling present. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10. 

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is thinning at the muzzle and the leading edges of the cylinder.  There is limited operational and storage wear.  There are carbon rings on the cylinder.  The case color is strong. The screw heads are sharp.  The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. The action locks up tight with very little play. 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: The Colt Single Action Army stands as one of the most recognizable and influential revolvers ever produced, a design that defined American handgunning from the late nineteenth century forward. The Second Generation Colts, produced beginning in the mid 1950s, are widely respected for blending traditional craftsmanship with postwar manufacturing consistency. These revolvers carry the classic lines, balance, and handling that made the SAA legendary, while remaining true Colts built in Hartford and finished to a high standard.

This example was produced in 1971 as part of Colt’s NRA Commemorative series, marking the 100th anniversary of the National Rifle Association. Chambered in .357 Magnum with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, it represents one of the most popular and practical configurations of the Single Action Army. While originally shipped with special commemorative wood grips bearing gold NRA medallions, this revolver has been customized with period style Eagle hard rubber grips and a Bullseye ejector head, giving it a more utilitarian and personalized appearance while retaining its commemorative roots.

Condition remains very solid, with approximately 90 percent of the original blue and case-colored finish present, strong case colors, sharp screws, and clear, legible markings throughout. The bore is bright with crisp rifling, and the revolver presents as a well cared for Colt that balances historical significance with honest signs of use. This is a compelling example of a Second Generation Single Action Army that bridges collector interest and classic Colt appeal. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!

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