Colt Single Action Army, Second Generation, .38 Special, 5.5-inch Artillery Barrel, Nickel, 1957, Custom Stag Grips
This 1957 Colt Single Action Army Second Generation revolver stands out with its 5.5-inch Artillery barrel, nickel-plated steel construction, and .38 Special chambering. It features a six-shot fluted cylinder with beveled leading edges, fixed sights, and correct Second Generation markings, including the top-of-barrel Hartford address and two-line patent dates with the Rampant Colt logo on the frame. It is fitted with non-factory stag/antler-style grips and includes a Colt factory box that is not original to this revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
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 with a tight lockup. There are scratches and blemishes present, along with infrequent, small spots of pitting. Scorching is visible around the forcing cone and on the cylinder face.
What’s Included
- Colt factory box (not original to this revolver)
Built in 1957, this Second Generation SAA is chambered in .38 Special and configured with the classic 5.5-inch Artillery barrel. The revolver uses a nickel-plated steel frame and cylinder, with a six-shot fluted cylinder featuring beveled leading edges.
Sighting is traditional SAA: a fixed blade front and fixed notch rear. Correct period markings include the top-of-barrel Hartford address and the frame’s two-line patent dates with the Rampant Colt logo.
The right-side ejector-rod housing carries a round, button-style (bullseye) ejector-rod head, and the revolver retains the spring-loaded base-pin latch. The serial uses an SA suffix, consistent with Second Generation production.
Custom stag/antler-style two-piece grips (non-factory, without Colt medallions) complement the nickel finish. An original Colt box is provided; however, it is not the original case for this pistol.