
Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army SAA P1850 Blue 5 ½” .45 Revolver 1982
SOLD FOR: $2,426.00
WOA#: WY240626CB034
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 3rd Generation
Serial Number: SA52129
Year of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. 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 is marked “SA52129”. The left side of each portion of the grip frame is marked “SA52129” under the grips. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and the left rear with “K”, the right is marked “Z”.
Barrel Length: 5 1/2”
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 stag. There is no notable handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about 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. There is very light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little operation wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, the revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lockup produces almost no 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: This revolver comes with its factory box and owner’s manual.
Our Assessment: Everyone should have a Colt Single Action Army, and this would be a nice one to add to any collection. Manufactured in 1982, this revolver is chambered in the classic .45 Colt cartridge. The 5 1/2? barrel is a nice balance between the increased sight radius of the 7 1/2? and the fast handling of the 4 3/4? barrels. The gun is in Excellent condition, appearing to have seen quite limited use if any at all. This is THE classic sixgun in the classic SAA cartridge that would be just as great for the collector as for the shooter. Please see our photos and good luck! -L.S.
