SOLD FOR: $2,726.00
LSB#: 190107MB01
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Make: Colt
Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. By 1956 Colt decided there really was a market once again for the Single Action Army. Those first Single Actions were chambered in.38 Special and.45 Colt with serial numbers beginning at 0001SA to distinguish them from the serial numbers of the First Generation Colts which began at 1 and ended in the 357,000 range.
Model: 3rd Generation Single Action Army
Serial Number: 84207SA
Year of Manufacture: 1977
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “.45 COLT.”. 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 “84207SA”. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and at the rear with “7”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “357” (the cylinder has been rechambered for .45 Colt). The left of each portion of the grip frame is marked “84207SA” under the grip.
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece smooth bone. The grip has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. Overall, the grip is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: The revolver is rust blued with case-colored frame and hammer.
Finish Originality: The revolver has been professionally refinished by Peacemaker Specialists
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.
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Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. The ejector rod housing has a mark near the rear. There are scattered light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Excellent condition as professionally refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and very smoothly with the Peacemaker Specialists Gunslinger Action Job. The cylinder lockup shows barely perceptible play. The hammer has ¼ and ½ cock safety positions. The trigger pull is crisp and breaks at 2 pounds. 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 in a brown suede zipper case. The case has scattered light wear with intact stitching and zipper, in about Very Good-Fine condition. Also included is a copy of the original Peacemaker Specialists invoice and pamphlet.
Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army handgun is a single action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six rounds. It was designed for the US government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt’s Manufacturing Company and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. Although the SAA has been offered in over 30 different calibers and various barrel lengths, its overall appearance has remained consistent since 1873. Colt has discontinued its production twice, but brought it back due to excessive demand. This is a 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army made in 1977. It has been sent to Peacemaker Specialists where it has been significantly modified with a rust blue finish, case-colored frame, action job, trigger job, new grip, cylinder re-chambered for .45 Colt, 11 degree forcing cone, beveled heel and toe on the grip and the revolver was test-fired and the sights adjusted. The revolver is in about Excellent condition with 98% of its new finish remaining. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. All of the Colt SAA revolvers are collectable: 1st, 2nd or 3rd Generation, just to different degrees. This example has been customized by some of the best in the business and is a beautiful piece to behold. Please see our photos and good luck!
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This single action revolver CAN be transferred as a dealer sale in California and CAN be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop. This does not apply to out of state residents.
SOLD FOR: $3425
LSB#: 210220EW08
Make: Colt, engraved by Gary Merlie
Model: Single Action Army, 3rd Generation
Serial Number: SA01236
Year of Manufacture: 1978 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup), engraved 1985
Caliber: .44 Special
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”, the left is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 SPECIAL”. The left of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT 19. 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75” and with a rampant colt logo. The bottom of the frame and the left of each portion of the trigger guard are each marked “SA1236”. The front face of the cylinder is marked “1236”. The inside of each American Eagle grip panel has “012 36” hand-scribed. The front face of the trigger guard is marked “-MERLIE-85-“. The revolver has Sears-style engraving wtih relief foliate scroll, checker panels, gold bands at the front and rear of the barrel and rear of the cylinder, gold borders on the frame and hammer and an unmarked banner on the butt. The left of the pearl grip has been carved with a rampant colt in a bordered oval. The screw heads have also been decoratively engraved.
Barrel Length: 7 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
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Stock Configuration & Condition: The installed grip is mother of pearl with a rampant colt in a bordered oval on the left side. The right face appears to have had a thin loss which has been smoothed out and there are a few very thin grain-line cracks around the edges. Otherwise, the grip shows only minor handling wear, in about Fine condition.
Also included is the original pair of checkered black hard rubber panels with rampant colts in ovals at their tops and American Eagles at their bottoms. The original grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp and there is good detail in the colts and eagles. Overall, the original grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Gold
Finish Originality: Original to Engraving
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is a patch of light erosion in the top of the bore at the muzzle-end.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance is mostly in finish loss along the top edge of the ejector rod housing. The cylinder has a minor turn-line, mostly under the finish. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Lockup produces almost no play on all six chambers. The trigger is crisp. The cylinder’s bushing is fixed in the cylinder. 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 in a wood Colt display case with the Colt logo on the outside of the lid, red satin lined interior on the lid with a gold rampant colt logo and french-fit red fabric-lined interior on the tray portion. The exterior of the case has some scattered nicks, dings and general light storage wear, the interior shows minor wear from the contents, in about Very Good-plus condition.
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Our Assessment: In addition to being an icon of the American West, the Colt Single Action Army has served as the canvas for some of the most gorgeous examples of engraving. The revolver’s graceful lines, mixture of flat and rounded surfaces, and the ability to pair and contrast various metal finishes and grip materials make it an ideal piece for this art form. This .44 Special 1978 vintage Single Action Army was engraved in the “Sears” style by Gary Merlie in 1985. His work is quite beautiful, with the design taking cues from the engraving styles seen on some of the earliest SAAs in the late 19th century. The revolver comes in a Colt presentation case and will make a fine addition to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!