Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this PHENOMENAL single-action revolver today for a penny start auction; this is the Colt Single Action Army (3rd Generation)!
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This example has masterfully executed factory class "C" scroll engraving! As pictured above you can see the Colt Engraving stamp that is located under the Grips.
Class "C" engraving is the second highest at Colts Custom Shop, covering 3/4 or more of the surface area of the firearm. This is no doubt one of the most coveted SAA examples with collectors with its highly untouched condition and configuration!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army (3rd Generation)
Serial: SA03303
Date of Manufacture: 1983
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blue Cylinder and Barrel
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front and Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips
Action: Single
Markings: Standard / Features class "C" factory engraving. (See Colt Engraved Stamp Under Grips)
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Single Action Army (also known as the Model P, Peacemaker, M1873, Single Action Army, SAA) is a single-action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. It was designed for the U.S. government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, which is today Colt’s Manufacturing Company and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. It is perhaps the most copied, fraudulently modified to replicate an original Colt SAA than any other revolver made.
The Third Generation began in 1976, characterized by a change in barrel thread pitch and a solid cylinder bushing replacing the removable/replaceable parts from the first and second generations. This Generation of production began with ser. no. 80,000SA, and reached 99,999SA in 1978. At this point, the SA suffix changed to a prefix beginning with SA01,001. Serialization reached SA99,999 in 1993. In 1994, production resumed with the increase in popularity of "Cowboy Action Shooting." These models are known either as "Late Third Generation" or sometimes Fourth Generation, with the serial number convention changing yet again, starting with S02001A and continuing with the "S" prefix and "A" suffix to 2009. Colt currently offers the Single Action Army in one of two finishes: either an all-nickel or blued with color case-hardened frame; in the traditional three barrel lengths: 4¾", 5½" and 7½"; and six chamberings: 32-20, 38-40, 44-40, .38 Special, 357 Magnum or 45 Colt; a total of 36 variations.
Condition:
This example will ship with the matching Colt Custom Shop factory-labeled box and papers pictured above. This example, "although remains consumer unfired," has a unique finish. The owner states that his vault had flooded, and he thoroughly cleaned this example with diesel fuel. The end result color and patterns, "almost a sunburst effect," is actually VERY BEAUTIFUL and VERY UNIQUE.
The mechanics are absolutely Flawless. There is no pitting that we can see making this a perfect candidate for a simple professional refinish OR one could let it remain unmolested as the Beautiful Sunburst Pattern left behind. Please examine the many photos for the best condition assessment as examples such as this one is literally in the eye of the beholder.
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.
Model: Single Action Army (3rd Generation)
Serial: SA03303
Date of Manufacture: 1983
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blue Cylinder and Barrel
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front and Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips
Action: Single
Markings: Standard / Features class "C" factory engraving. (See Colt Engraved Stamp Under Grips)
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Single Action Army (also known as the Model P, Peacemaker, M1873, Single Action Army, SAA) is a single-action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. It was designed for the U.S. government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, which is today Colt’s Manufacturing Company and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. It is perhaps the most copied, fraudulently modified to replicate an original Colt SAA than any other revolver made.
The Third Generation began in 1976, characterized by a change in barrel thread pitch and a solid cylinder bushing replacing the removable/replaceable parts from the first and second generations. This Generation of production began with ser. no. 80,000SA, and reached 99,999SA in 1978. At this point, the SA suffix changed to a prefix beginning with SA01,001. Serialization reached SA99,999 in 1993. In 1994, production resumed with the increase in popularity of "Cowboy Action Shooting." These models are known either as "Late Third Generation" or sometimes Fourth Generation, with the serial number convention changing yet again, starting with S02001A and continuing with the "S" prefix and "A" suffix to 2009. Colt currently offers the Single Action Army in one of two finishes: either an all-nickel or blued with color case-hardened frame; in the traditional three barrel lengths: 4¾", 5½" and 7½"; and six chamberings: 32-20, 38-40, 44-40, .38 Special, 357 Magnum or 45 Colt; a total of 36 variations.
Condition:
This example will ship with the matching Colt Custom Shop factory-labeled box and papers pictured above. This example, "although remains consumer unfired," has a unique finish. The owner states that his vault had flooded, and he thoroughly cleaned this example with diesel fuel. The end result color and patterns, "almost a sunburst effect," is actually VERY BEAUTIFUL and VERY UNIQUE.
The mechanics are absolutely Flawless. There is no pitting that we can see making this a perfect candidate for a simple professional refinish OR one could let it remain unmolested as the Beautiful Sunburst Pattern left behind. Please examine the many photos for the best condition assessment as examples such as this one is literally in the eye of the beholder.
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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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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