Colt 3rd Gen. Single Action Army 4.75” .38-40 WCF SAA Revolver & Box 1994

SOLD FOR: $1,830.00

LSB#: LSB250813GW005

Make: Colt 

Model: Single Action Army, 3rd Generation

Serial Number: S05767A

Year of Manufacture: 1994 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: 38-40 Winchester Center Fire (.38 W.C.F.)

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “38 W.C.F.”. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT.FA MFG CO. / HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871 . JULY. 72 JAN.19.75”.  The bottom of the frame is marked ‘S05767A”.  The rear of the loading gate is marked “767”. The front of the cylinder is marked “767”.

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 smooth wood. The grips show faint handling marks. 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 9/10. 

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few minor scratches on the cylinder. The case color is vibrant. The screw heads are generally sharp, the grip screw is disfigured with a serviceable slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent 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:

-White cardboard sleeve

-Two-piece blue cardboard Colt box with blue flock tray

Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army needs little introduction — an icon of late-19th-century American arms making that codified the single-action revolver silhouette. This 3rd-generation Colt from 1994 wears the familiar 4¾” barrel and traditional sighting, finished in blue with vivid case coloring that evokes the original army pieces while offering modern manufacturing refinement. Chambered in .38-40 W.C.F., a cartridge born in the era of lever-guns and frontier shooting, this revolver pairs period-correct ballistics with the visual poetry of a correctly proportioned Colt service-style handgun.

Cosmetically and as a catalog piece it presents very well — approximately 97% of the metal finish remains, the case colors are lively, and the bore checks bright with sharp rifling (9/10). The smooth wood grips show only faint handling marks, markings and parts match in the serial ranges noted, and the factory box and sleeve remain with the piece, adding provenance and collector appeal. For an enthusiast seeking a turnkey SAA that reads like a modern homage to the classic, this example is a handsome, well-preserved offering. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.