Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Cowboy.
The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Cowboy
Serial: TF11733
Date of Manufacture: 2001
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Blued / Case Color Hardened
Barrel Length: 4.75"
Optics/Sights: Frame Notched Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic Colt Grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Cowboy is a modern single-action revolver introduced by Colt's Manufacturing Company in the late 1990s as a more affordable alternative to the traditional Single Action Army, intended to give shooters access to classic Colt styling and handling without the much higher cost of the premium SAA line. Built to capture the spirit of the Old West while appealing to cowboy-action shooters and recreational enthusiasts, the Colt Cowboy retained the familiar six-shot, fixed-sight, loading-gate design of the original frontier revolver, with the hammer manually cocked for each shot in true single-action fashion. Chamberings most commonly included .45 Colt and .357 Magnum, allowing buyers to choose either historical authenticity or the versatility of shooting .38 Special in .357 versions. Unlike the higher-priced Single Action Army, the Cowboy used modern manufacturing methods and internal design changes intended to reduce production costs, while still preserving the recognizable Colt profile, grip shape, and balance. It generally featured a matte blue or polished finish, case-colored style frame treatments on some examples, hard rubber or synthetic grips with Colt medallions, and barrel lengths that echoed classic frontier proportions such as 4.75, 5.5, and 7.5 inches.
Model: Cowboy
Serial: TF11733
Date of Manufacture: 2001
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Blued / Case Color Hardened
Barrel Length: 4.75"
Optics/Sights: Frame Notched Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic Colt Grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Cowboy is a modern single-action revolver introduced by Colt's Manufacturing Company in the late 1990s as a more affordable alternative to the traditional Single Action Army, intended to give shooters access to classic Colt styling and handling without the much higher cost of the premium SAA line. Built to capture the spirit of the Old West while appealing to cowboy-action shooters and recreational enthusiasts, the Colt Cowboy retained the familiar six-shot, fixed-sight, loading-gate design of the original frontier revolver, with the hammer manually cocked for each shot in true single-action fashion. Chamberings most commonly included .45 Colt and .357 Magnum, allowing buyers to choose either historical authenticity or the versatility of shooting .38 Special in .357 versions. Unlike the higher-priced Single Action Army, the Cowboy used modern manufacturing methods and internal design changes intended to reduce production costs, while still preserving the recognizable Colt profile, grip shape, and balance. It generally featured a matte blue or polished finish, case-colored style frame treatments on some examples, hard rubber or synthetic grips with Colt medallions, and barrel lengths that echoed classic frontier proportions such as 4.75, 5.5, and 7.5 inches.
In practical use, the revolver offered good handling, mild recoil with standard loads, and the satisfying manual rhythm that makes single-action revolvers so enjoyable to shoot. Many owners appreciated it as a range gun, western-themed collectible, or entry point into cowboy-action competition without subjecting a more expensive original-pattern Colt to heavy use. While some purists preferred the hand-fitted prestige of the true Single Action Army, the Cowboy filled an important niche by making the Colt name more accessible to everyday shooters. Production was relatively short-lived, which has made surviving examples more interesting to collectors over time. Today, the Colt Cowboy is regarded as an underrated modern Colt revolver, valued for blending traditional frontier aesthetics, practical shootability, and the historic Colt brand in a more affordable single-action package.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the Factory-Original box pictured above.
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.
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.
Shipping Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1174331608 |
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0.01 |
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2026-05-17 22:00:00 |
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