Colt Single Action Army Third Generation .357 Magnum Revolver, 5.5-inch Barrel, Blue/Color Casehardened (1979) - Factory Box Included
This 1979 Colt Single Action Army is a Third Generation revolver in .357 Magnum with the desirable 5.5-inch "Artillery-length" barrel. It features the classic blue and color casehardened finish, SA-prefix serial format denoting Third Generation production, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. Fixed sights, dual barrel legends, and factory black checkered "eagle" grips complete this well-kept, U.S.-made example. Factory box included.
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: The cylinder drag line is very light and barely noticeable. Minor scratches and small blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Colt instruction manual for Single Action Army / New Frontier Single Action Army Revolver (yellow cover)
- Colt factory cardboard box with wood-grain print and Colt logo
Built as a Third Generation SAA, this revolver follows the SA-prefix serial format and was manufactured in 1979. It is chambered in .357 Magnum and holds six rounds in a fluted cylinder, preserving the classic Single Action Army configuration.
The 5.5-inch "Artillery-length" barrel provides the traditional SAA profile. Dual barrel legends include the top address and left-side model/caliber rollmarks, reflecting factory-applied markings typical of this era.
Construction is all steel with a color casehardened frame and receiver paired to a high-polish blue barrel and cylinder. The checkered hammer spur supports confident single-action operation, and the fixed-sight layout remains true to the original design.
Factory grips are black checkered "eagle" hard‑rubber/composition with Rampant Colt medallions. The revolver is full-size and was made in the United States.