Colt Single Action Army Second Generation .38 Special Revolver, 7.5-inch Cavalry Barrel, 1959, Blued/Case-Hardened, 6-Shot
This Colt Single Action Army Second Generation revolver was manufactured in 1959 and chambered in .38 Special, pairing classic SAA form with a desirable mid-century production date. It features the long 7.5-inch Cavalry barrel, blued barrel/ejector housing and cylinder, and a color case-hardened steel frame. Fixed sights, black hard-rubber Rampant Colt grips, Hartford barrel address, and correct Colt proof and inspector marks round out a configuration that appeals to both shooters and collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. Bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Colt Single Action Army Second Generation revolver
Manufactured in 1959, this Second Generation SAA delivers the traditional single-action-only operation with a six-shot fluted cylinder and the long 7.5-inch "Cavalry" barrel. The .38 Special chambering places it within a finite subset of Second-Generation production, limited to mid-1950s through mid-1960s runs.
The revolver presents a classic Colt finish combination: blued carbon steel barrel and ejector housing with a blued steel cylinder, complemented by a color case-hardened steel frame. Black checkered hard-rubber two-piece grips with Rampant Colt oval medallions provide period-correct texture and style.
Sighting is via a fixed blade front and a groove/notch integral to the top strap. The barrel shows the Hartford address, and the frame/trigger guard bears correct Colt markings, including the triangular "VP" Verified Proof on the left front of the trigger guard and a "P" inspector’s mark near the trigger guard.
Features include a side loading gate for cartridge access and the recognizable SA suffix in the serial sequence that aligns with Second Generation production. The clean, mirror-bright bore with sharp rifling supports the overall strong presentation of this 1959 Colt.