Colt Single Action Army 2nd Gen .45 Colt 7.5″ Revolver MFD 1970 C&R

SOLD FOR: $2,375.00

LSB#: LSB250512SG136

Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army (2nd Generation)

Serial Number: 57315SA

Year of Manufacture: 1970, C&R

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading-Gate and Ejector Rod

Barrel Length: 7 ½”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall quarter-round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square-notch integral to the topstrap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood panels. There are light handling marks present. The grips rate in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued / Case Colored 

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. The hammer has light operational wear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army revolver is an icon of the American West, and this 2nd Generation example produced in 1970 carries forward that legendary design with authentic craftsmanship and historical continuity. Manufactured from 1956 to 1974, 2nd Generation SAAs are widely considered some of the best post-war revolvers Colt ever made, with fit, finish, and mechanical precision that rival the earliest blackpowder frame examples.

Chambered in the quintessential .45 Colt with a classic 7 ½” barrel, this revolver evokes the frontier image of cavalrymen, lawmen, and gunslingers alike. The case-colored frame paired with the rich blue barrel and cylinder exemplifies Colt’s traditional finishes, and the gun’s overall tight mechanical condition speaks to the quality of this revolver’s construction and preservation.

Whether you’re a Colt collector, a cowboy action shooter, or an admirer of fine American firearms, this Single Action Army revolver offers a perfect blend of heritage, functionality, and collectible appeal. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid! – M.C.