Colt Single Action Army Third Generation .45 Colt Revolver, 4.75 in, Bright Nickel (1986)
This Third Generation Colt Single Action Army is a .45 Colt revolver built in 1986 with a bright nickel finish and the classic 4.75 in barrel. It features a six-shot fluted cylinder, fixed sights, and period-correct factory rollmarks. It also wears aftermarket pearlescent synthetic grip panels that set it apart visually while maintaining its traditional lines.
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 bore shows surface rust throughout. The timing and lock-up are solid. The takedown pin is very tight but functions properly. There is finish wear from use.
What's Included
- Original box/case (Other)
Built in 1986, this Third Generation SAA follows the SA-prefix serial format associated with this era. It is chambered in .45 Colt and uses a 4.75 in barrel, a configuration favored for its balance and traditional handling characteristics.
The revolver is finished in bright nickel across the frame, cylinder, and other major components, contrasted by aftermarket pearlescent synthetic grip panels. The hammer is the wide-spur style, and operation is single-action only.
Markings are classic and well-defined: the right barrel reads "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45," the top barrel bears the "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT.
U.S.A." address, and the left frame shows the two-line patent legend with the Rampant Colt logo.
It retains core SAA features including a six-shot fluted cylinder, an ejector-rod housing with a crescent-style (half-moon) ejector rod head, and the standard transverse spring-loaded crosspin base pin latch. Sights are fixed with a front blade and an integral topstrap notch at the rear.