Colt Single Action Army Third Generation .44-40, 5.5-inch, Custom Shop SASS Special Order, Blue/Case-Hardened (2001)
This Colt Single Action Army is a Third Generation, Custom Shop SASS Special Order revolver chambered in .44-40. Built in 2001, it features the SASS-prefix serial format associated with the Single Action Shooting Society special-order run. The classic 5.5-inch configuration, blued and color case-hardened finish, and fixed sights highlight a limited-production piece with distinctive Colt Custom Shop execution.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape and presents very well. The bore has a bright, reflective appearance.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue box
- Colt Safety and Instruction Manual for Single Action Army revolver
Built to the Third Generation pattern by the Colt Custom Shop, this SASS Special Order revolver reflects a limited special-order run tied to the Single Action Shooting Society. Its SASS-prefix serial format denotes the series, and the 2001 manufacture year places it squarely within a sought-after period for Colt SAA production.
The revolver is chambered in .44-40, pairing a 5.5-inch barrel with fixed sights consisting of a blade front and an integral topstrap notch rear. The barrel and cylinder are finished in blue, while the frame wears a traditional color case-hardened treatment for a classic Colt appearance.
Mechanical details are true to form: single-action-only operation with a six-shot fluted cylinder, an ejector rod fitted with a round bullseye-style head, and a transverse cross-pin base-pin latch in smokeless-frame style. The hammer sides and grip frame are polished bright, underscoring the careful Custom Shop finish work.
Ergonomics and grip texture come from the checkered black hard-rubber stocks, each with Rampant Colt medallions and an eagle motif. The overall presentation aligns with iconic SAA lines while marking this example as a limited, special-order Colt with notable collector interest.