Colt Single Action Army First Generation .32-20 WCF, 7.5 Inch (1899) Revolver, Blued/Color Casehardened
This 1899 Colt Single Action Army is a First Generation revolver in the less common .32-20 WCF chambering, built on a smokeless-era frame. It features the classic 7.5-inch Cavalry-length barrel, matching serial numbers on major components, and period-correct black hard-rubber Colt-logo grips. Distinctive First Generation details are present, including the transverse base-pin latch, crescent (half-moon) ejector rod head, two-line patent legend with Rampant Colt, and a clear barrel address.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces show scratches, handling marks, and finish patina with scattered pitting. The action cycles smoothly and the cylinder lockup is tight. Rifling is visible but shows blemishes.
What’s Included
- Leather belt holster with retention strap, sized for 7.5-inch single-action revolver
Built in the smokeless era, this First Generation SAA retains hallmark features collectors look for: a transverse base-pin latch and crescent (half-moon) ejector rod head, plus the two-line patent legend with Rampant Colt on the frame and a correct barrel address. The six-shot fluted cylinder, fixed blade front sight, and integral topstrap groove rear sight reflect the classic configuration.
Chambered in .32-20 WCF, a cartridge historically paired with Winchester rifles, this revolver represents a less common factory-caliber option for the SAA. The 7.5-inch Cavalry-length barrel and single-action-only mechanism are true to period form.
Construction is forged steel throughout, with a blued cylinder and color casehardened frame and hammer. The checkered black hard-rubber grips with molded Colt emblem are period-correct and complement the revolver's original style.
Major components carry matching serial numbers, adding to the revolver's coherence as an 1899 example. Originating from the USA, this SAA aligns with the recognized features of late 19th-century Colt production.