Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this classic single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt New Frontier Single Action Army (3rd Generation)!
The 3rd Generation New Frontier SAA was manufactured from 1978 to 1983, and its serial numbers started at 01001NF. This example has serial number 03032NF.
The 3rd Generation New Frontier SAA was manufactured from 1978 to 1983, and its serial numbers started at 01001NF. This example has serial number 03032NF.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Frontier Single Action Army (3rd Generation)
Serial: 03032NF
Date of Manufacture: 1978-1983
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Color Case Hardened and Blue
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Tall Blade Front with Adjustable Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Original Two-Piece Walnut Grips with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt New Frontier began with serial number 3000NF, which stayed in the Colt plant. The last of the 2nd Generation New Frontiers was in the 72XXNF serial number range, giving us slightly over 4,000 New Frontiers from 1961 to 1974. Four calibers were made in this first run of Colt Flat-Top Target six guns. These were in chamberings of .45 Colt, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and .44 Special. According to Colt expert Don Wilkerson, the .38 Special is the rarest, followed by the .44 Special. Less than 100 .45 Colt New Frontier Buntlines were also produced.
In 1978, The New Frontier returned to production with the 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army. Serial numbers began at 01001NF, using five digits instead of four. In the last, and according to Colt, the final run of New Frontiers, calibers were .45 Colt, .357 Magnum, .44 Special, and .44-40. All the 2nd Generation New Frontiers were standardized with a finish of bright blue except for the case-hardened frame. The 3rd Generation New Frontiers are in full blue and nickel finishes, including nickel-plated Buntline New Frontiers in .45 Colt, .44 Special, and .44-40. The .44-40 was available in the short barrel length of 4 3/4″, but according to our research, there may not have been any .44 Specials offered in this length.
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: New Frontier Single Action Army (3rd Generation)
Serial: 03032NF
Date of Manufacture: 1978-1983
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Color Case Hardened and Blue
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Tall Blade Front with Adjustable Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Original Two-Piece Walnut Grips with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt New Frontier began with serial number 3000NF, which stayed in the Colt plant. The last of the 2nd Generation New Frontiers was in the 72XXNF serial number range, giving us slightly over 4,000 New Frontiers from 1961 to 1974. Four calibers were made in this first run of Colt Flat-Top Target six guns. These were in chamberings of .45 Colt, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and .44 Special. According to Colt expert Don Wilkerson, the .38 Special is the rarest, followed by the .44 Special. Less than 100 .45 Colt New Frontier Buntlines were also produced.
In 1978, The New Frontier returned to production with the 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army. Serial numbers began at 01001NF, using five digits instead of four. In the last, and according to Colt, the final run of New Frontiers, calibers were .45 Colt, .357 Magnum, .44 Special, and .44-40. All the 2nd Generation New Frontiers were standardized with a finish of bright blue except for the case-hardened frame. The 3rd Generation New Frontiers are in full blue and nickel finishes, including nickel-plated Buntline New Frontiers in .45 Colt, .44 Special, and .44-40. The .44-40 was available in the short barrel length of 4 3/4″, but according to our research, there may not have been any .44 Specials offered in this length.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
