Contest open to U.S. residents only. By about 1994, numbers had reached SA99999 so Colt split the SA to either side of the numbers. These Second Generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers were produced from 1956 to 1974 and carried serial numbers in the range of 0001SA to 73,205SA. Heres another example of Colt factory engraving I dont think will need much introduction as its signed and engraved by the legendary George Spring. New Police The 2nd Generation guns are chambered to .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special or .45 Colt. This brings us to the third generation of Colt Single Action Army revolvers. Shipped from the factory were full silver and gold plated SAAs, plus mixtures of nickel-plated and blued parts. (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. Rhode Island Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Colt SAA. Though these look almost identical to those by the pioneer of the cattle brand style of engraving, Cole Agee, they are actually by a student of his named Weldon Bledsoe. Something about that distinctive style of engraving looks so wrong on such an American icon, yet it just looks so right. Itd be very hard to believe that these two werent intended to be a pair, though the serial numbers arent consecutive, they were both manufactured in 1989. Those were merely different names for the same cartridge. All the while I had kept the original stagecoach box so now the two are together and will remain so throughout my lifetime. Alaska Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Indiana Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Year / Serial Number. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. The email listed 17 single-actions being produced that day. During the 19th century, Colt firearms was one of the leading manufacturers of black powder revolvers. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. No purchase necessary. The most recent numbers Duke has personally seen have been in the S61000A range. I talked to one of the Colt guys at the CMSA Nationals a couple months ago and he showed me one of the daily emails he gets listing production for the previous day. It may be my favorite Colt. What is most important, other than caliber, is the Generation. Deployed military should use stateside address. This time the recess was to allow retooling. If the original box that your revolver came in is black cardboard and features Samuel Colt's portrait and signature on the label, then your revolver is the second generation "F" series. The artisan behind them is Ron J. Collings, who did his apprenticeship in England, and has been engraving in Canada and the United States for the past 30-40 years. Spring is one of the best known contemporary Colt engravers, and was one of the masters of his craft who helped establish the Colt Custom Shop in the 1970s for this kind of work. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Colt Saa Serial Numbers 2nd Generation 2; Colt Saa Serial Numbers 2nd Generation Case; LSB#: 170314TC01 Make: Colt Model: Single Action Army 2nd Generation Serial Number: 52598SA Year of Manufacture: Late 1969 Caliber: .45 Colt Action Type: 6-Shot Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45". Seller: Gcarms. No purchase necessary. Looks like mine is a Jan 2014 gun. A sub-variation of this was the Storekeepers Model; it was exactly the same as a Sheriffs Model, but had a 4" barrel. Has production slowed to a crawl? (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Its reliable and accurate and hits hard. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Since Im a shooter not a collector, I could care less what generation my SAAs belong in, as long as they hit point of aim and place bullets close to one another. Establish the model of the revolver that you're trying to identify. Historical Archaeology, American History, Blackpowder anything,good dogs,good cigars,my wife going along with all this, my Faith, CCSASS, Old Hickory Regulators, Flat Branch Ranch Cowboys, Cross Creek Cowboys. Eventually, the latter marking did appear again. About 400 of the Second Generation Colt Single Actions were factory engraved by Colt's, the factory engravers of the period were Alvin Herbert, Earl Bieu, Dennis Kies, Robert Burt and Leonard Francolini. Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Anyone have more recent dates? Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. No purchase necessary. Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, State Agency: Generation ones, there is still the possibility of parts interchangeability. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada . 1873. Checked a 1st Gen Bisley, no markings on the cylinder. Year. Likewise Some second Gen guns may have numbers on the cylinder and others don't. The auction prices for Colts seem to be a bit above the real world price. Serial numbers reached somewhere into the 74000SA range by 1974, when Colt shut down SAA manufacture again. Note the one on left has a nickel-plated GI#: 102140949. My current SAAs have hard rubber, buffalo horn, bison bone, stag, ivory and wood grips. Great-great-grandaddy Mack Cullars, 1864, CSA vet. Colt Single Action Revolvers top. This beautiful Colt Single Action Army revolver is signed by L. Wright. Early in his career, Keith said if he had to rely on factory ammunition, he would choose the .45 Colt over any other cartridge. I reckon the second one just rolled off the production floor. I can't speak for everyone, of course - but a buddy bought 4 of them within the last six weeks through Scheel's - all at normal prices - right around $1200 - $1300 - all .45s. In every case my pistols cylinders are branded on the back end with the calibers, is thisalways the case for 3rd gen pistols as mine are? State Agency: In order of number produced, we have the .45 Colt, .44 WCF (.44-40), .38 WCF (.38-40), .32 WCF (.32-20) and .41 Colt. As far as I know, Mr. Collings is still engraving, but he certainly doesnt seem to be an easy man to track down, so you may want to grab up one of his works of art while you can. It is . In a family rife with characters, he stood out from the rest. main frame and grip frame, a 1st Generation barrel and a 3rd Generation .44 WCF/.44-40 cylinder. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Colt introduced the 5" length in 1875. About 4,000 were made in the 2nd Generation run and speaking personally, I think no more awkward version of Colt SAA was ever made. As with the 1st Generation, towards its end of production, hammers This all really comes down to personal taste, and here is where I have to say, that as a guy that usually doesnt get excited about embellishments of any kind, some of these works of art were hard to ignore. (Of course, he later developed the .44 Magnum and left the old .45 behind.). In fact Colt merely pulled the tooling from storage to begin production. Inclusive of all three generations, Colt SAAs have been chambered for these To keep 1st and 2nd Generation SAAs sorted, Colt put an SA suffix at the end of the serial number. Find the Year of Manufacture. Last but certainly not least, we have a bit of a culture clash that I just cant look away from. Model 1900 .38 ACP Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. When SAA production ended, the machinery was stored in a corner of the Colt plant. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Here we have a couple of single action army revolvers showing off probably one of the most unique styles of engraving out there. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. It has a long list of admirers. Some might say it is more an interest in collecting antique firearms which would certainly include part of the first generation. He wrote about starting with the .32-20 WCF as a young man and, finding it terribly inadequate, moving on to the .45 Colt. However, only five of those 30 were made in enough quantity to be considered significant. That's what I thought, too. New York Department of Environmental Conservation, State Agency: ****. Ill wrap this up on a personal note. 1970 Colt SAA W/ Factory Letter - 357 Mag. All rights reserved. Third Generation cylinders could be fitted to 1st and 2nd Generation SAAs if the hands were also changed appropriately. Naturally the initial chambering offered was .45 Colt, but in the latter half of the 20th century gun buyers tastes in calibers had changed. During this time there were two broad sub-categories both of which were misnamed and were concerning the cylinders base pin securing latch. New Army & New Navy Very early SAAs feature the cone-style firing pin; the tapered type was a redesign introduced in the 2nd Generation. Contest void where prohibited by law. I am looking for a class on Colt cylinders. Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: All Handguns subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. I rebuilt the action no my late brother-in-law's Colt SAA this summer and spent more time reading up on stuff in this book than working on the gun. Contest open to U.S. residents only. (II) Limit one entry per household. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. My mind was set on one with a 4 barrel and they had one in both .357 Magnum and .45 Colt calibers. Second generation sales started out gangbusters, then slowly declined through the 1960s. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Annoying people seems to be what I do best CAS, Black Powder, SW DA Revolvers, Trap, Woodworking, Model Trains, History, Reloading. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. I just checked two 2nd Gen 'fixed sight' Single Action Armies and a 2nd Gen New Frontier. Just saw three 1841s (nickel, 4 3/4" and 45 Colt) come in today from the Colt Custom shop ordered in Jan. 2011. It was a brand new 3rd Generation .38 WCF with a 7 barrel. Today I finally have a first-class Colt SAA, also a 2nd Generation model. Smith & Wesson is first to create a production revolver in the popular .350 Legend cartridge. Furthermore Colt did not warranty any SAAs for smokeless powder ammunition until serial number 192000 in 1900. My first SAA was purchased in June of 1968, just after turning 19. So without further ado, lets have a look at some of these beautiful Colt Single Action Army revolvers. One of my questions was about the markings on the cylinders of 3rd Gens. However, to finish up Id like to put some comments in about my personal involvement with 2nd Generation Peacemakers. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Serial numbers started over again at 0001, but to keep old and new sorted they added an SA suffix. Their frames were different too in that no provision was machined on them for mounting ejector rods and housings. Something of interest to add to your little Wilson booklet, and remember - 'Real Cowboys Shoot Colts.'. There are certainly rumors along these lines, but as far as fit and finish go, after having hundreds of SAAs in my hands, I cant say that I notice much of a difference, if any. As the SAA became popular with civilians, 1-piece wood grips were replaced with other materials such as ivory, bone, horn and mother of pearl, as good examples. These six illustrate the variety of grip materials on Dukes own SAAs.From top (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Pocket Positive NCOWS , GAF, B.O.L.D., Order of St. George, SOCOM. It isnt nearly as expensive as the collectible 1st Generation guns and will serve as well or better than any revolver. Colt began making the SAA again in 1956, with serial numbers ending in SA. 1890s, the cylinders base pin was secured by a screw angling in from the We took this as an opportunity to gather a basic overview of collecting Colt Single Actions, with specific examples from the auction included here, to give the project an immediately tangible benefit. It has everything as far as Im concerned, including versatility, history and performance. As with the 1st Generation, towards its end of production, hammers. I regretted it for many years. None has any caliber markings. This could be your opportunity to get a one of a kind heirloom to pass on to your grandchildren and beyond. A COLT SAA pistol is currently worth an average price of $2,574.46 new and $599.95 used . Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, State Agency: New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: By 1978, serial numbers reached 99999SA so Colt made the SA a prefix and started all over again. It seems that there could be a huge opportunity here for some collectors, especially those just starting their collections, to get into the market at a price point that is comfortable for them, and still get that legendary Colt quality and reputation that all Colt collectors are really after. Production of the Colt SAA ceased in about 1940, but the gun did see some action in World War II and was carried at times by such notables as Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright, Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Gen. George S. Pattonand for a time by a young Jeff Cooper in the Pacific. enter gun serial number. These are both 1st Generation SAAs. This one really is the "British Invasion" Colt Single Action Army style. December Premiere Firearms Auction Preview Click Here. When the 2nd Generation SAAs appeared in the 1950s, the same held true in regards to barrel lengths. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: Serial # S67xxxA. It looks like you're new here. The four standard chamberings of the 2nd Generation SAA were (from left) .45 Colt, .44 Special, .357 Magnum and .38 Special. However, if that is the only reason, then why are the prices of even non-antique first generations on the rise? Whether the story is true or not, these 2nd Generation Colts with 12 barrels were labeled Buntline Specials. My favorites are .44 WCFs first, and .38 WCFs second, with 7 barrel lengths as first choice. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Cloverleaf House Model Revolver .41. As with the first run of SAAs the 2nd Generation ones were finished either full nickel-plated or blued with color case hardened frames. (II) Limit one entry per household. Special editions of the 2nd Generation guns included the three-inch Sheriffs Model and the 12-inch Buntline Special. The former have a screw angling in from the front of the frame and the latter a spring-loaded transverse latch. All 2nd Generation Colt SAAs (except for some commemoratives) were built with the transverse latch frame. Standard barrel lengths remained 4 , 5 and 7 , but for some strange reason you couldnt buy a .44 Special with the shortest barrel length. I have 2 later 3rd gen's (w/removable cylinder pin bushings) with the caliber on the rear of the cylinder. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM DIY 2022, P.O. New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, State Agency: Timm earned a Bachelor of Arts from the New York Institute of Technology in 2008 and emerged a technically astute writer. Eventually hard rubber, 2-piece grips became standard and they remain so. Theyll all be available at our December Premier Auction, and most likely for a fraction of the cost of an embellished First Generation. The barrel lengths ranged from 3 to 12. Federal's new.30 Super Carry pistol cartridge offers the equivalent of 9mm Luger performance with recoil and muzzle blast comparable with 9mm. The Colt New Frontier began with serial number 3000NF, which stayed in the Colt plant. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. These two revolvers display a very interesting style that is without a doubt masterfully executed. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. 1851 Navy 1851 Navy London 1851 Navy (Modern production) 1860 Army 1861 Navy Colt Walker Fluck Pre 1st Model Dragoon . (I) Giveaway ends June 30, 2023. 1976 80000SA. $2,295.00. There was also a New Frontier version featuring a flattop frame and an adjustable rear sight, as well as a case-hardened frame and blued barrel. . Custom shop or standard production, where are they. Serial numbers started over again at 0001, but to keep old and new sorted they added an SA suffix. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM May 2023, P.O. 3,800 guns were made in this configuration. This was the 2nd Generation SAA production. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Finishes As with the first run of SAAs the 2nd Generation ones were finished either full nickel-plated or blued with color case hardened frames. Second generation revolvers included the 1851 Navy, the 1860 Army and the Dragoon revolver. According to multiple forums I have searched, the 4-Digit means it is a 2nd generation, however the Colt factory look up site, which is the only place I can find this particular serial number listed, says it is a 2007 model. Gun was in a one gun shipment to Bain-Davis in San Gabriel, CA in a one gun shipment. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. New Line Serial Number Range. where is the serial number on a 1911 colt 45. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: This is a 3rd Generation Colt SAA .44-40 (.44 WCF) with 3" barrel. Manufactured: 1958. There was the Buntline made popular by the Wyatt Earp television show; it was a standard SAA with 12" barrel length. case-hardened frame (and sometimes hammer), with the rest of the metal parts blued. I have never seen a Colt SAA marked as .44 WCF.. The top of the barrel is stamped, "Colt's P.T.F.A. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. | Colt does show up at the large mounted shooting events. I sometimes carry this revolver in the field and would be comfortable hunting thin-skinned game with the Buffalo Bore loador, if need be, using it for defense against animals. Area Code: 918. Comparing these three Colt Single Action Army revolvers can be an excellent example of what the signature of a master engraver can do for the value of an embellished gun youre looking to buy or even one youre looking to sell. The sense of history and emotional attachment to this gun are unmatched. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM June 2023, PO Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. Further identify your revolver as "C" or "F" series. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Of course .45 Colt was tops, but the only other calibers offered as standard were .44 Special, .38 Special and .357 Magnum. Thuer Third Model Derringer 41, The Rampant Horse and Colt logos are registered Mississippi Deptartment of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, State Agency: The even shorter 4" length was made on request, but did not become standard until 1879. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Colt Frontier barrels Duke found; he installed one on what Arizona Game & Fish Department, State Agency: The late, great Elmer Keith had a long association with the SAA, calling it Colts best revolver. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. place was as a sidearm to accompany sabers for cavalrymen. The popular but obsolete .32, .38 and .44 WCFs (Winchester Centerfires) were not offered. These revolvers now became known, as the 3rd Generation and this time not all parts were interchangeable. About 1994, the SA letters were split and numbers started over again at S00001A. In 1958 Colt added .44 Special to the list, with .357 Magnum coming along in 1960. TIA, "time leaves tombstones or dry bones" SASS #2903. Colt said the original machinery was badly worn and chattering. The 3rd Generation guns are not bad guns, but in many ways, the Italian replicas are on a par with the Colts. Gear Reviews; RV Life. So sometimes you will find the serial number's last three digits on cylinder? As is common when a plan is changed at the last minute that choice was a mistake. I bid on a nickled Colt Frontier Six Shooter on one Rock Island auction (7 1/2", 44-40), which was, at that time, in the $1,500-$1,800 range and the final number was around $2,200. in 2nd Generation production were 7 ", 5 " and 4". The loading gate number did not match. I cannot recommend a class, but I can recommend the best book on Colts, Kuhnhausen's The Colt Single Action Revolvers Shop Manual, Volumes 1&2. 3rd Generation Colt Dates of Manufacturing Updated to 2012. I'm used to never seeing them at gun shows or gun shops but now they have all but disappeared from the internet sites. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Wyoming Game & Fish Department, State Agency: Click Here To View List And Links To All Colt Series Articles. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. The Peacemaker was another name used by the old west community. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. If you are in search of a good-quality Single Action Army for the use it was intended, I recommend the 2nd Generation Colt SAA. I'd say if the number on your cylinder matches the last three digits of the serial number, it is original to the gun. Colt actually made some like this in the 1st Generation, but the Sheriffs I have that book on the stand beside my recliner. Which one are you? A requirement of the Single Action Army revolver on its adoption by the military was that it would hit an Indian war pony at 100 yards. Yes, there will always be those collectors that are only interested in engraving if it was done at the factory. Gun is near mint in the original box. All of my 'late' Colts came packed that way, as well. Smith & Wesson is chambering its excellent M&P 2.0 pistol in 10mm Auto, and the result is a gun with high capacity and enough power to tackle any defensive task. 413K. On mine, the 2nd Gens have the rampant Colt stamped into the back of the cylinder. Deployed military should use stateside address. Again its interesting to note in the first run, only 506 had been chambered for .44 Special, and 625 for the magnum. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: RV Brands to Avoid; . North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: Factory warranties may apply in some cases. This Colt has a 2nd Generation. Rich shows us some kneeling positions here. If your revolver has such a signature, then it is not the second generation, it is a third generation. Values range from around $3,000 for 100 percent guns to the $1,000 neighborhood for 60 percent guns. Also, in Privacy Policy. Additional models were introduced as third-generation Black powder revolvers, so if your revolver is one of the three models cited above, that narrows it down. Also the barrel threads were changed from 20 per inch to 24 per inch. In the late 1800s, firearms manufacturers welcomed custom orders, and Colt SAAs are known to have been shipped with barrels as short as 2" and as long as 16". Menu. Finishes included blue, blue/case-hardened and nickel. RV Guides. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected. Colt began 3rd gen production in 1976 with serial number 80000SA. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. The introductory caliber for 3rd Generation SAAs was .45 Colt, but .357 Magnum came along by the end of 1976. This frame style is often mistakenly called the black powder frame. Answer: All serial number lookups, including the one on the Colt website, utilize approximations. At this point, we should mention grips. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Deployed military should use stateside address. not the total serial number that was on trigger guard frame and back-strap. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Model 1911A1 U.S. Army .45 ACP In May of 1970 I turned 21 and could walk into a gun store and legally buy a handgun for the first time. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, State Agency: All Rights Reserved. Outdoor Fact. .22 Target, Woodsman, Match Target and related Deployed military should use stateside address. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. The newest member of the GX4 line, the GX4 XL, comes with a 3.7-inch barrel. Collectors call it the Stagecoach box.. See, Im not against factory engraving these are amazing! I decided on the latter. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. unknown) hard rubber (Colts standard grip), ivory (Colt custom shop) and I certainly do. And yes, of course I understand that Helfricht is one of Colts legendary engravers, often in consideration right up there with Nimschke whose style became that of the American West, but what would you say if I told you, that I have had second and third generation Colt Single Action Armys in my hands over the past couple of weeks by contemporary engravers, or even unsigned, that are just as beautiful or even more so than a Helfricht? Worthy of note is that somewhere along the way in the past decade or so, Colt saw fit to go back to the removable cylinder-pin bushing. Then some variations of barrel lengths began to gain names for themselves. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. grip frame, as was offered as a custom option by Colt in 1st Generation production. I have earlier versions that are better there. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: According to the Manager of the Custom Shop, Colt is making around 200 SAAs per month. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. Copyright & Trademarks National Match .45 ACP No problem there, if you pick up an affordable non-embellished 2nd or 3rd generation single action, there is a man by the name of David Wade Harris who is carrying on this classic style with the traditional methods, and you guessed it, he learned from Weldon Bledsoe. Thanks in advance. I got one of the very first, but was surprised it was caliber stamped .44-40 and not .44 WCF or Frontier Six-Shooter. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. These two Colt Single Action Army revolvers almost make another pair, displaying that wonderful cattle brand style in beautiful gold plating. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. When one considers the millions of Smith & Wesson K-frame revolvers and 1911 pistols made, the numbers for the SAA are small. The 7" length (left) came first in 1873, the 5" (center) in 1875 Most probably for no historical reason, these short SAAs were named Sheriffs Models. Make: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 57880SA Year of Manufacture: 1970 Caliber: .45 Colt Action Type: Single Action Revolver Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "Colt Single Action Army .45". The reason for the Colt SAAs development in the first Consider this: by 1892 the U.S. Government had bought only about 37,000 SAAs, but by then the Colt factory had made and shipped a total of 144,000. Will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner ( s ) different too in that no provision machined... Box.. See, Im not against factory engraving these are amazing part of the revolver that 're... Both.357 Magnum fitted to 1st and 2nd Generation ones were finished either nickel-plated... 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