Colt Single Action Army (Second Generation) .38 Special Revolver, 5.5 Inch, 1958, Blued/Color Case-Hardened
This Second-Generation Colt Single Action Army, manufactured in 1958, pairs the classic Model P design with a less common .38 Special chambering offered from 1956 to 1964. It features the desirable 5.5 inch Artillery-length barrel, fixed sights, and the traditional blued and color case-hardened finish with checkered black hard-rubber grips bearing Rampant Colt medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present on exterior metal surfaces consistent with careful handling.
What’s Included
- Colt Single Action Army Second Generation revolver (.38 Special, 5.5 inch)
Built in the USA during the 1950s, this revolver is a Second-Generation SAA identifiable by its SA-suffix serial format. The .38 Special chambering is a documented offering from 1956–1964 and is encountered less frequently than .45 Colt in this period.
The revolver uses a 5.5 inch carbon steel barrel, often referred to as the Artillery length, with fixed sights consisting of a blade front and an integral rear notch in the topstrap. The six-shot cylinder and single-action mechanism preserve the classic handling characteristics associated with the Model P.
Its finishes are true to form: a color case-hardened frame and receiver matched to a blued barrel and cylinder. Checkered black hard-rubber grips with Rampant Colt medallions complete the factory-style configuration.
Notable production and assembly marks include a P inspector/assembly mark ahead of the trigger guard on the left side of the frame and a 5 assembly mark on the underside of the trigger guard. The bore condition is excellent, with sharp rifling and a clean, mirror-like interior.