Colt Single Action Army (First Generation) .45 Colt, 7.5 inch Cavalry-Length Barrel, 1900 Production, Colt Case
This First-Generation Colt Single Action Army (Model P) is a .45 Colt revolver manufactured in 1900 with the desirable 7.5 inch Cavalry-length barrel. It retains classic commercial-production features, including fixed sights, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and black checkered hard-rubber grips with molded Rampant Colt ovals. Clear period-correct markings and steel construction throughout make this a noteworthy example for collectors and enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows scattered minor scratches and blemishes consistent with age. The bore exhibits some blemishing while retaining defined rifling. Action springs are notably stiff and the action feels functional. The right grip panel has a crack.
What’s Included
- Colt-branded zippered soft pistol rug
This revolver is a First-Generation Colt Single Action Army (Model P) in .45 Colt, built in 1900 during commercial production. It features the classic 7.5 inch Cavalry-length barrel with a full-length ejector-rod housing and a round ejector head, paired with a six-shot fluted cylinder for the traditional SAA profile.
The sighting system is true to period, with a fixed blade front sight and a rear groove integral to the topstrap. The hammer is fitted with a fixed, integral conical firing pin, and the revolver operates on a single-action mechanism.
Original-style markings are present: the left side of the barrel is marked "45 COLT," the frame carries a two-line 1871/1872/1875 patent legend, and the top of the barrel bears the single-line Hartford address. Grips are the two-piece black checkered hard-rubber type with molded Rampant Colt ovals.
Construction is steel throughout the frame, cylinder, and barrel. Capacity is six rounds. Serial observations indicate matching frame and trigger guard numbers, a non-matching backstrap, and a separately numbered loading gate assembly.