Colt New Frontier SAA .45 Colt 7.5” Single Action Revolver, C&R 1965
SOLD FOR: $1,300.00
LSB#: LSB250708MS089
Make: Colt
Model: New Frontier Single Action Army
Serial Number: 05312NF
Year of Manufacture: 1965
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: 6-Shot Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT NEW FRONTIER S.A.A. .45”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75”, alongside the rampant Colt logo. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT, U.S.A.”. The bottom of the frame is marked with the serial number “05312NF”.
Barrel Length: 7.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a two-piece stag bone. There are no notable marks, defects, or signs of use on the grips. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: blued, 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 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear. There is a slight drag line on the cylinder. There is a couple faint scratches along the barrel. The screw heads are sharp, pins are unmarred, and the markings are clear and legible. Overall, this revolver rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Colt New Frontier Single Action Army was introduced in 1961 as a modernized version of Colt’s legendary Peacemaker, offering target-style features while retaining the classic single-action design. Distinguished by its fully adjustable rear sight and ramped front blade, the New Frontier gave shooters a level of precision that the traditional fixed-sight SAA could not provide. Chambered in .45 Colt, this revolver retains all the traditional charm of the Old West while appealing to target shooters and collectors alike. The 7.5” barrel makes this a striking full-length model, offering excellent sight radius and balance.
This 1965-manufactured example is in Excellent condition, retaining about 98% of its original blue and vivid case coloring with only a faint cylinder drag line and a few light barrel scratches. The stag bone grips are an eye-catching upgrade, rating Excellent with no cracks or chips. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, free from erosion, and rates 9 out of 10. Mechanically, it functions perfectly with a crisp action and tight lockup. Please look at our photos and good luck with your bid! -N.P
