Colt Single Action Army 2nd Gen SAA .357 Magnum 4.75” S/A Revolver 1960 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,833.99
LSB#: LSB260427BB013
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 29246SA
Year of Manufacture: 1960 / C&R (Colt Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: 6-Shot Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left 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 a Rampant Colt logo. The loading gate is marked with “281”. The interior front strap, back strap, and bottom of the frame are marked with the serial number. The face of the cylinder is marked with a partial serial number “2924”, 4″ and the rear is marked with a Rampant Colt.
Barrel Length: 4.75″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a thin blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch milled into the topstrap which is visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a one-piece ivory with Eagle & Shield motif carved into the left side. There are handling scratches and compression marks. There are age related cracks in the ivory. There are no chips. Overall these grips are in Fine 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. There is fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 90% of its original metal finish. There are scattered handling scratches and dings throughout. There is finish loss and thinning along the leading edges of the barrel, trigger guard, and the grip straps. The ejector rod and the hammer show operational wear. There is a faint turn line and minor scratches along the cylinder. The case color is not vivid. The frame has corrosion and freckling throughout. The screw heads are tooled with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lockup is tight at each chamber. 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 is one of the most important revolvers in American firearms history, introduced in 1873 and forever associated with the frontier, lawmen, cavalry service, ranch use, and the development of the American West. After prewar production ended, Colt revived the SAA in 1956 with the 2nd Generation series, bringing back the classic single action revolver for a new generation of shooters and collectors. These 2nd Gen revolvers are highly regarded for their traditional Colt styling, case-colored frames, blued barrels and cylinders, side-loading gate operation, four-click action, and close connection to the earlier black powder and smokeless-era Single Action Army revolvers. This example was manufactured in 1960 and is chambered in .357 Magnum, a popular mid-20th century chambering that gave the SAA modern ballistic performance while retaining the classic 4 3/4” barrel handling. The carved ivory grip with Eagle & Shield motif adds strong visual appeal and gives this revolver a distinctive presentation quality beyond a standard factory-stocked example.
This Colt Single Action Army is a 2nd Generation .357 Magnum single action revolver with a 4.75” barrel, fixed sights, blued and case-colored finish, side-loading gate cylinder, and one-piece carved ivory grip with Eagle & Shield motif. The revolver retains about 90% of its original metal finish with scattered handling scratches and dings, finish loss and thinning on the barrel edges, trigger guard, and grip straps, operational wear on the ejector rod and hammer, a faint cylinder turn line, minor cylinder scratches, subdued case color, and corrosion freckling on the frame. The grip rates in Fine condition with handling marks, compression marks, age-related cracks, and no chips. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, and fouling in the grooves, rating 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, and the lockup is tight at each chamber. This revolver should appeal strongly to Colt collectors, 2nd Generation SAA enthusiasts, C&R handgun buyers, and collectors looking for a 1960 Colt Single Action Army in .357 Magnum with attractive carved ivory stocks. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY