The last of the Second Generation New Frontiers was in the 72XXNF serial number range, which gives us a total of slightly over 4,000 New Frontiers from 1961 to 1974. Throughout its long history and all three generations, the two basic Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Model 1902 Military .38 ACP North Dakota Game & Fish Department, State Agency: So they specifically requested 1-piece walnut and they literally are just that. Holster or Texas Paterson No.5. Value: $1,500 to $1,800 . Today, after 150 years, the Single Action Army is still . Did not pull grip. .45-.22 Conversion Unit The .45 Colt is my favorite cartridge. Contest open to U.S. residents only. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. 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. 75K. Note the one on left has a nickel-plated However, only five of those 30 were made in enough quantity to be considered significant. Eventually, the latter marking did appear again. Page created in 0.267 seconds with 46 queries. Here's a first look. But it was time well invested. At this point, we should mention grips. place was as a sidearm to accompany sabers for cavalrymen. At the time of this writing, the highest numbers personally observed by me have been in the S61000A range. Heres one interesting tidbit: SAA frames, when nickel-plated, have never been hardened. in 2nd Generation production were 7 ", 5 " and 4". Nimble Fingers SASS# 25439 From left: .45 Colt, .44 WCF (.44-40), Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Did Colt ever use serial number on cylinder? The intricate, tight scrollwork excellently highlights this master craftsmans skill, and is truly a sight to behold. Deployed military should use stateside address. Colt Single Action Army & Bisley Revolvers, Pre-WWII Production. .45 or a .357 Magnum, both with 4 " barrels. These two really caught my attention as the engraving is very obviously American in their style, but certainly show that finely executed English floral scroll creeping in. Replaced cylinder? Year. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Last but certainly not least, we have a bit of a culture clash that I just cant look away from. See, Im not against factory engraving these are amazing! Not just Colt but Uberti and Pietta also. ------------------------------ Revolvers ----------------------------- Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Why does the manufacture / ship date on my letter not match what come up on Colt's database, or in any of the serial number lookups? It is almost entirely covered in finely executed English style floral scroll and gold inlay. But I am here to tell you that I have held some truly amazing pieces of art in my hands over the past few weeks, and not all of them were created at the Colt factory. The popular but obsolete .32, .38 and .44 WCFs (Winchester Centerfires) were not offered. The email listed 17 single-actions being produced that day. You can order a 3 volume catalog set now for the December Auction. Also, in Lunarian, n. An inhabitant of the moon, as distinguished from Lunatic, one whom the moon inhabits. Login with username, password and session length, Something of interest to add to your little Wilson booklet, and remember - 'Real Cowboys Shoot Colts'. 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. As I drove to that store, only a .45 Colt was in my head. 1847 1 1848 2000 1849 8000 1850 12000 - 14000 . Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Everybody needs an Uncle Bob. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Model name did not appear until 2nd Generation. Barrel swapping between 3rd Generation and the previous two generations was now out. Their tooling was worn from decades of manufacturing, and also costs of production were rising. eight cartridges in significant numbers. Some might say it is more an interest in collecting antique firearms which would certainly include part of the first generation. Illinois Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Is it the same or different for 1st and 2nd gens? 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. It deserves a spot on the list of stack-and-a-half micro 9 millimeters. RV Brands to Avoid; . These two Colt Single Action Army revolvers almost make another pair, displaying that wonderful cattle brand style in beautiful gold plating. 1K. I'd say if the number on your cylinder matches the last three digits of the serial number, it is original to the gun. I have a Colt New Frontier SAA in 45 caliber. Generation ones, there is still the possibility of parts interchangeability. Super Match .38 ACP Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, State Agency: Serial numbers started over again at 0001, but to keep old and new sorted they added an SA suffix. He said "Colt doesn't do that", but I had a couple of early 3rd Gens that clearly had the last three digits of the serial numbers on the cylinders. That's what I thought, too. All Handguns subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This was the 2nd Generation SAA production. On mine, the 2nd Gens have the rampant Colt stamped into the back of the cylinder. So did all 2nd Generation hammers. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. This beautiful Colt Single Action Army revolver is signed by L. Wright. However, the first three lengths mentioned above were considered standard. I have seen cylinders for sale but have not bought ones unless they had the branding, even if the seller said the cylinder was 3rd gen Colt. If you have an 1851 Navy revolver with a serial number from 4201 to 25099 or a Dragoon numbered 20901 to 25099, then they are "C" Series models. By their 2011 catalog, which I picked up at the SHOT Show, all the calibers mentioned (in this paragraph) are listed as currently available. This time the recess was to allow retooling. Thuer Third Model Derringer 41, The Rampant Horse and Colt logos are registered Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. The even shorter 4" length was made on request, but did not become standard until 1879. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. As for elevation, if you learn to use the front sight as its intended, holding one-third to one-half of the sight in the rear notch with the rest showing above, depending on the range and load, you will have a hit. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Rich Nance shows us a drill that helps with target transition and accuracy. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Then upon arriving and discovering the .357 option I agonized between .45 and .357 until about five minutes prior to closing. .38 WCF (.38-40), .32 WCF (.32-20) .41 Colt, .38 Special, .44 Special and .357 Magnum. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Its such a simple touch that really adds so much style to these two revolvers. Serial number at the beginning of the year. The US Army wanted the toughest grips possible on revolvers that were going to be carried for weeks and months at a time on horseback. Serial numbers end with the letters "NF." The production of 2nd Generation New Frontier models ran from 1961 until production of all 2nd Generation SAA's ceased in 1975. Colt took a couple years recess to make more jigs and fixtures, and also to redesign the revolver in order to cut manufacturing costs. As is common when a plan is changed at the last minute that choice was a mistake. Deployed military should use stateside address. Year / Serial Number. The late, great Elmer Keith had a long association with the SAA, calling it Colts best revolver. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Upon his return from Korea, he was presented with another copy of his favorite handgunthe Single Action Army .45by Colt but the details are lost to history. When one considers the millions of Smith & Wesson K-frame revolvers and 1911 pistols made, the numbers for the SAA are small. Annoying people seems to be what I do best CAS, Black Powder, SW DA Revolvers, Trap, Woodworking, Model Trains, History, Reloading. I regretted it for many years. No purchase necessary. Deployed military should use stateside address. This Colt has a 2nd Generation. the 3rd Generation the SA became a prefix ranging from SA00001 to SA99999. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Thats where well take up with the next installment, the 3rd Generation. Instead, later in 1956 .38 Special became a standard Peacemaker caliber. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Click Here To View List And Links To All Colt Series Articles. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Detective Special .38 | 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. Reflecting the television program influence, circa 1960 Colt quit shipping SAAs in simple black boxes and came up with a colorful one that came to be known as Stagecoach Boxes. Of course that was because there was a drawing of one on its top. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. I have 2 later 3rd gen's (w/removable cylinder pin bushings) with the caliber on the rear of the cylinder. Model 1903 Pocket Hammer .38 ACP What is most important, other than caliber, is the Generation. So without further ado, lets have a look at some of these beautiful Colt Single Action Army revolvers. What is most important, other than caliber, is the Generation. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Generation SAAs. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Springfield's XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact OSP 10mm pistol is the perfectcarry companion whether you're facing two- or four-legged predators. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. This frame style is often mistakenly called the black powder frame. Alaska Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: I bought it back in 1976, sold it again in 1977, and then finally bought it a third time in 1996. The loading gate number did not match. Service Model Ace .22 LR I bought the guns new and they never left my possession, so it must have happened at the Colt factory. Caliber: .45 Colt. The truth of the matter is those different frames have absolutely nothing to do with smokeless powder or black powder. If your revolver has such a signature, then it is not the second generation, it is a third generation. The pattern of the ratchet teeth on the rear of the cylinders is different for 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, and 3rd Gen. ?? It has a long list of admirers. 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". Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Model 1907 .45 ACP U.S. Contract The sense of history and emotional attachment to this gun are unmatched. All the while I had kept the original stagecoach box so now the two are together and will remain so throughout my lifetime. But I digress If youre well read on the subject of Colt engraving you might have been yelling Cole Agee through your computer screen at me, and thats where youd be wrong. A special run of only 503 SAAs were made in .45 Colt caliber with 3 barrels. There were virtually no changes in the model from the last ones made circa 1940. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism, State Agency: All Rights Reserved. I cant say that it really suits this Northern boys tastes but Im certain they will have some of your out there ready to sell the ranch to pick up one of these beauties. Such was popular in the black powder-era because nickel-plating resisted rusting, and the fouling left by shooting black powder ammunition cleaned off nickel-plating easily. Subscriber Services. Serial numbers reached somewhere into the 74000SA range by 1974, when Colt shut down SAA manufacture again. (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. New Pocket 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. Model 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP 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. The story goes that Mr. Buntline had Colt make up some special SAAs with extra-long barrels which he then presented to a few frontier peace officers, with Wyatt Earp being one recipient. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. main frame and grip frame, a 1st Generation barrel and a 3rd Generation .44 WCF/.44-40 cylinder. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. It is important to train in various shooting positions. 1907. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. The Peacemaker was another name used by the old west community. 1978 90500SA - 99999SA - SA01001. Their frames were different too in that no provision was machined on them for mounting ejector rods and housings. Bankers Special .22 & .38 but some 3rd Generation SAAs are also stamped .38-40 as well. This is a 3rd Generation Colt SAA .44-40 (.44 WCF) with 3" barrel. 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. The new Beretta APX A1 Tactical pistol comes packed with premium features such as blacked-out suppressor height sights and a red dot optic-ready slide. Peter Timm has been writing since 2002 for both print and online publications. on 2nd Generation SAAs were polished bright on the sides. More loading gates DO NOT match then those that do . Once they ran out of digits in 1978 with serial number 99999SA, they used SA as a prefix and began with serial number SA01001. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, State Agency: 2023 GunBroker.com, LLC. About 15,800 .357 Magnums and more than 34,000 .45s were made during the 2nd Generation years. 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Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: 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? Woodsman 2nd & 3rd Mod & Match Target. Deployed military should use stateside address. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, State Agency: 1-piece walnut (Bozeman Trail Arms). manner in securing the base pin to a spring-loaded transverse latch. Sheriffs Model Colt SAAs carry nicely under a coat. One of my questions was about the markings on the cylinders of 3rd Gens. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. How would this effect value? Sign-up now to get more revolver content every Wednesday! Looks like mine is a Jan 2014 gun. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, State Agency: My two, new Colts are S667xxA and S674xxA. Deployed military should use stateside address. During the early 20th century, to improve upon the rare pre-war Colt Flattop Target Model P, the late Elmer Keith spent a lot of time and money tricking out Single Action Army (SAA) revolvers with . When Colt began shipping SAAs again in 1976, they skipped to serial number 80000SA. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Copyright 1996 - 2023 by Coltautos.com. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Caliber: 357 Mag New / Used: Used This is a Colt Single Action Army revolver chambered in 357 Magnum. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. A total of 2002 each were produced as .45s and .44 WCFs. Just think about how nice this pair would look in your office in a nice custom hardwood display case laying on some nice dark blue velvet. Which one are you? About 1994, the SA letters were split and numbers started over again at S00001A. Contest void where prohibited by law. Uncle Bob just had no filter. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Almost every 2nd Generation revolver is properly regulated for standard ammunition, but if the piece fires a bit to the right or to the left, turning the barrel isnt difficult. 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. 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. Nevada Department of Wildlife, State Agency: No purchase necessary. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. 1851 Navy 1851 Navy London 1851 Navy (Modern production) 1860 Army 1861 Navy Colt Walker Fluck Pre 1st Model Dragoon . Colt mass produced these revolvers until 1873, when the introduction of smokeless powder and self-contained cartridges made black powder pistols obsolete. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. See what I did there? 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 (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. This beautiful Colt Single Action Army revolver is signed by L. Wright. Late 3rd Gens (removable bushings) from the Custom Shop have the caliber stamped into the back of the cylinder but not the Colt. That's where we'll take up with the next installment, the 3rd Generation. 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. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: None has any caliber markings. I just checked two 2nd Gen 'fixed sight' Single Action Armies and a 2nd Gen New Frontier. Also in 1993, Colt reintroduced the .38-40 simply marked as such, but later on some got the original .38 WCF stamp Ive had both. Rich shows us some kneeling positions here. $2,295.00. Model 1911A1 U.S. Army .45 ACP New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, State Agency: Sales picked up in the early 70s with 6,800 made in 71 and about 5,000 in 74. Hopefully a couple of these have caught your attention and maybe convinced you to give a second look at the more modern Colt Single Action Army revolvers, that are sadly often put on the back-burner by Colt collectors. However, the balance was all wrong, and it didnt feel right in my hand, so I traded it. Year /Serial Number. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. All 1860 Army revolvers are "F" series. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. They both show fantastic Nimschke style floral scroll engraving that evokes the Old West feel, which is really what the Colt Single Action Army is all about. We shooters who loved the old and obsolete calibers were exceedingly pleased in 1982 to learn Colt was once again going to sell .44 WCF/.44-40 SAAs. I know this because I shoot it. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. distributed without expressed written permission. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. 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. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. not the total serial number that was on trigger guard frame and back-strap. Contest void where prohibited by law. Outdoor Fact. When these pistols were heavily featured in the Italian "spaghetti" westerns of the 1960s and interest in the revolvers increased, a collaborative effort between Colt and subcontractor Lou Imperato (who was largely responsible for the original replicas) formed and continued until 1993 when Imperato founded Colt Black Powder Arms (which produced the third-generation revolvers until 2002). Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. Colt Single Action Revolvers top. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Third Generation cylinders could be fitted to 1st and 2nd Generation SAAs if the hands were also changed appropriately. Give a Gift New Line To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. The serial number of a gun carries information about its background.Let's explore the secret behind Colt serial numbers now! 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. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, State Agency: (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. I'm not knowledgeable with respect to 2nd Generation Single Actions, but Colt used the partial serial number on cylinders and barrels during various periods of production. RIAC President Kevin Hogan gives any number of reasons of why savvy collectors are keeping a close eye on 2nd and 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army revo. 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 decided on the latter. New Police A COLT SAA pistol is currently worth an average price of $2,574.46 new and $599.95 used . Sign in or register to get started. The last one I bought was in 1999. The pattern of the ratchet teeth on the rear of the cylinders is different for 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, and 3rd Gen. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U.S.) Model Rifle Burgess Lever Action Rifle Colt - Sauer Drilling The 2nd Generation guns are chambered to .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special or .45 Colt. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Very early SAAs feature the cone-style firing pin; the tapered type was a redesign introduced in the 2nd Generation. Army Special .32-20,.38 & .41 In the history of American arms, three weapons stand out above all the rest: the Kentucky rifle, the Colts revolver, and the Bowie knife, wrote, The sky above the trenches of France was a new frontier as World War 1 opened in 1914, with each side using lumbering, unarmed airplanes for, The Colt Walker revolver was the gun that relaunched Samuel Colts firearms business following the failure of his earlier Patent Arms Manufacturing. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Ruster; Dec 28, 2017; 14 15 16. As such, it was given a 7" barrel. So sometimes you will find the serial number's last three digits on cylinder? March 2011 edited November -1. Police Positive, Police Positive Target and Pequano Welcome to the updated GunBroker.com forums. Scott Rupp and Richard Nance correct some common shooting advice. Year / Serial Number. SAAs so chambered were usually, but not always, stamped either Colt Frontier Six-Shooter or Frontier Six-Shooter. In 1975, a special run of commemoratives was made and was called Peacemaker Centennials. Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, State Agency: Contest void where prohibited by law. But truly worth the wait! (II) Limit one entry per household. It isnt nearly as expensive as the collectible 1st Generation guns and will serve as well or better than any revolver. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. 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? This time the recess was to allow retooling. Serial Number Range. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Here's his response: I waited almost a year for mine in .44-40 w/ 5 1/2' barrel. Pocket Positive Anyone have more recent dates? In 1976 a "Third" generation of Colt Single Action Armys was introduced. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Colt Frontier barrels Duke found; he installed one on what Eventually hard rubber, 2-piece grips became standard and they remain so. Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Model 1900 .38 ACP To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. The four standard chamberings of the 2nd Generation SAA were (from left).45 Colt,.44 Special,.357 Magnum and.38 Special. 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 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". 312. However, if that is the only reason, then why are the prices of even non-antique first generations on the rise? Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. According to the Manager of the Custom Shop, Colt is making around 200 SAAs per month. All 1st Generation .38-40s were caliber-stamped as this 3rd Generation one, This one really is the "British Invasion" Colt Single Action Army style. On the other end of the spectrum, came the Sheriffs Model; it had only a 3" barrel but no provision for an ejector rod. Year / Serial Number . Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, State Agency: . In the 1st Generation of production, Colt SAA serial numbers were simply numerals. 1890s, the cylinders base pin was secured by a screw angling in from the 1977 82000SA. Mfg. COLT MODELS The Colt New Frontier began with serial number 3000NF, which stayed in the Colt plant. In fact I cant remember ever seeing either a good-guy or bad-guy with anything but a Peacemaker. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Serial # S67xxxA. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. 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