Colt Single Action Army Buntline Special .45 Colt, 12-inch Barrel, Second Generation (1957)
This 1957 Colt Single Action Army Buntline Special stands out with its 12-inch barrel, .45 Colt chambering, and classic blued and color case-hardened finish. It is a Second Generation example with the characteristic SA-suffix serialization and the left-barrel legend "COLT BUNTLINE SPECIAL .45." Fixed sights, an extended ejector-rod housing with forward support, and checkered black grips with Colt medallions complete this long-barreled variant. The bore is excellent, clean, and mirror-bright.
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 Notes: There is minor finish wear and light surface rust on the barrel.
What's Included
- Colt Single Action Army Buntline Special revolver (.45 Colt, 12-inch barrel)
Built in 1957, this Second Generation Buntline Special captures the long-barreled profile that defines the variant, pairing a 12-inch blued barrel with a color case-hardened frame. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT BUNTLINE SPECIAL .45," a defining legend for this configuration.
The revolver features an extended ejector-rod housing with a forward support, complementing the long barrel and aiding positive extraction. Its six-shot, fluted cylinder is blued steel, matching the barrel and contrasting with the color case-hardened frame.
Sighting is traditional and purposeful, with a tall front blade and a fixed rear groove cut into the rounded topstrap. This fixed-sight arrangement is consistent with the model and era, providing a straightforward sight picture.
Second Generation details include the SA-suffix serialization format and period-correct finishes. Checkered black grips with Colt medallions round out the original-style presentation and handling.