Colt Single Action Army Second Generation 1971 NRA Centennial Commemorative .45 Colt Revolver, 4.5 in, Blued/Case-Hardened
This 1971 Colt Single Action Army Second Generation is the NRA Centennial Commemorative edition chambered in .45 Colt. It carries the commemorative NRA serial prefix and features a color case-hardened frame paired with a blued barrel and cylinder, fixed sights, and two-piece stag-style grip panels. Built in the United States, it is a limited edition variant of Colt's classic single-action six-shot revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The action is smooth and the lockup is tight. Scratches and blemishes are present. The barrel was shortened, as shown by the cut off "Colt" engraving on the barrel. No firing pin is present in the hammer.
What’s Included
- Colt Single Action Army Second Generation 1971 NRA Centennial Commemorative revolver in .45 Colt
- Two-piece stag-style grip panels (installed)
Issued to mark the NRA Centennial, this Second Generation Single Action Army features the commemorative serial prefix "NRA" associated with the 1971 production run. It is a limited edition model that aligns with Colt's commemorative offerings from the era.
The revolver is built with carbon steel throughout, including the barrel, cylinder, and frame. The barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, trigger guard, and backstrap are blued, while the frame is color case-hardened. The six-shot fluted cylinder and single-action mechanism stay true to the SAA format.
Sighting is via a fixed blade front and a square-notch rear in the topstrap. The ejector rod housing sits on the right side with a round, flat bullseye/button ejector head. Traditional Colt rollmarks and the two-line patent dates with the Rampant Colt appear on the frame.
This example has a shortened barrel measuring 4.5 in, with the modification visible by the interrupted "Colt" marking on the barrel. The action cycles smoothly with a tight lockup. The bore shows good condition with well-defined rifling. Note that the hammer is missing its firing pin.