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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Single Action Army (SAA), also known by names such as the Model P, Peacemaker, and M1873, stands as one of the most iconic and historically significant firearms ever produced. Designed for the U.S. military in 1873, it quickly became the standard-issue service revolver and remained in that role until 1892. Its cultural and functional legacy, however, extends far beyond its original military use, cementing its place in both American history and global firearms de …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. released an article on November 07, 2006, announcing a cased set of .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum "Flat Tops" with matching serial numbers. In 2005, Sturm, Ruger celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its first centerfire revolver, the legendary Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Magnum, by announcing a 50th Anniversary model. Produced only in 2005, the original Blackhawk-size "Flat Top" frame featured an original "micro"-style click adjusta …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt New Frontier first appeared in 1961, beginning with serial number 3000NF, which remained at the Colt factory. Production continued through 1974, ending in the 72XXNF range, resulting in just over 4,000 units produced during this 2nd Generation run. These Flat-Top Target models were offered in four calibers: .45 Colt, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and .44 Special. According to Colt historian Don Wilkerson, the .38 Special is the rarest among them, followed by the .44 …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Single Action Army (SAA), also known by several other names such as the Peacemaker, Model P, and M1873, is one of the most iconic revolvers in history. Designed by Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company for the U.S. government’s service revolver trials in 1872, it was adopted as the standard-issue revolver of the U.S. Army from 1873 to 1892. The revolver was initially chambered in .45 Colt, which became the most famous and enduring of its many …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Model No. 3 Schofield .45 LC, 5" revolver was designed by Major George W. Schofield of the 10th Cavalry, who sought to improve upon Smith & Wesson's Model No. 3 "American." Produced by S&W from 1875 to 1877, nearly 8,000 units were ordered by the U.S. Army in the proprietary .45 Schofield cartridge. These revolvers saw extensive use in the Geronimo campaign by the 4th Cavalry, as well as with the buffalo soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry. Schofields w …