Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt New Frontier Single Action Army "Third Generation."
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Frontier Single Action Army "Third Generation"
Serial: 06417NF
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .44 Special
Finish: Color Case-Hardened Frame with Blue Barrel, Cylinder, and Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Faux White Pearl Grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the early 1960s, Colt introduced the Colt New Frontier Single Action Army (New Frontier) as a target-oriented version of its classic SAA, roughly seven years after Colt resumed production of the SAA. While some shooters — including those inspired by enthusiasts of adjustable sights — had long campaigned for a factory-adjustable-sight SAA, Colt’s decision was likely influenced by the commercial success of Ruger’s adjustable-sighted .357 Magnum Blackhawk, which had debuted in 1955. Announced in December 1961, shipments of the New Frontier did not begin until 1962. Mechanically almost identical to the standard SAA, the New Frontier featured a beefier flat-top frame, a finely serrated ramp front sight, and an adjustable rear sight — similar to the Elliason sight Colt had been fitting to its Gold Cup National Match revolvers since 1957. To clear the protruding rear sight, the familiar SAA hammer profile was trimmed slightly. Early New Frontiers carried an “NF” serial number suffix and were offered in barrel lengths of 4 3/4" (later discontinued), 5 1/2", and 7 1/2", chambered in .45 Colt, .357 Magnum, .44 Special — and, more rarely, .38 Special. The Second Generation New Frontier run lasted from 1962 until about 1974, producing just over 4,000 revolvers. Of these, the vast majority were chambered in .357 Magnum or .45 Colt. The .38 Special was the rarest, and the .44 Special was relatively scarce. Production resumed in 1978 under the Third Generation run of the SAA, reintroducing the New Frontier variants to Colt’s lineup with updated tooling and manufacturing refinements, including changes to barrel-thread pitch and the cylinder bushing design.
Model: New Frontier Single Action Army "Third Generation"
Serial: 06417NF
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .44 Special
Finish: Color Case-Hardened Frame with Blue Barrel, Cylinder, and Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Faux White Pearl Grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the early 1960s, Colt introduced the Colt New Frontier Single Action Army (New Frontier) as a target-oriented version of its classic SAA, roughly seven years after Colt resumed production of the SAA. While some shooters — including those inspired by enthusiasts of adjustable sights — had long campaigned for a factory-adjustable-sight SAA, Colt’s decision was likely influenced by the commercial success of Ruger’s adjustable-sighted .357 Magnum Blackhawk, which had debuted in 1955. Announced in December 1961, shipments of the New Frontier did not begin until 1962. Mechanically almost identical to the standard SAA, the New Frontier featured a beefier flat-top frame, a finely serrated ramp front sight, and an adjustable rear sight — similar to the Elliason sight Colt had been fitting to its Gold Cup National Match revolvers since 1957. To clear the protruding rear sight, the familiar SAA hammer profile was trimmed slightly. Early New Frontiers carried an “NF” serial number suffix and were offered in barrel lengths of 4 3/4" (later discontinued), 5 1/2", and 7 1/2", chambered in .45 Colt, .357 Magnum, .44 Special — and, more rarely, .38 Special. The Second Generation New Frontier run lasted from 1962 until about 1974, producing just over 4,000 revolvers. Of these, the vast majority were chambered in .357 Magnum or .45 Colt. The .38 Special was the rarest, and the .44 Special was relatively scarce. Production resumed in 1978 under the Third Generation run of the SAA, reintroducing the New Frontier variants to Colt’s lineup with updated tooling and manufacturing refinements, including changes to barrel-thread pitch and the cylinder bushing design.
Third Generation New Frontiers were offered in .45 Colt, .357 Magnum, .44 Special, and .44-40; barrel lengths and finishes expanded to include standard blue/color-case-hardened models as well as full blue or nickel-plated versions. Collectors tend to value both generations for different reasons: the Second Generation for its relative scarcity, craftsmanship, and classic adjustable-sight factory build, while the Third Generation for its greater variety of configurations, finishes, and caliber/barrel combinations.
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We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1189102124 |
BidPrice: |
0.51 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-26 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
951 |
