Colt Single Action Army First Generation .45 Colt, 5.5-Inch, Nickel-Plated Appearance (1910)
Manufactured in 1910, this First Generation Colt Single Action Army is configured in the classic 5.5-inch .45 Colt format with a bright nickel-plated appearance (factory status not verified). It features the hallmark commercial rollmarks and fixed sights, a fluted six-shot cylinder, and checkered black hard-rubber grips with molded Rampant Colt oval panels—an iconic representation of the Model 1873 from the Hartford era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is mechanically solid, with a smooth action and tight lockup. Numerous scratches and blemishes are present throughout. Finish wear and areas of corrosion are visible on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. The front sight shows marring. The bore is shiny with defined rifling, though blemishes can be observed.
What's Included
- Leather holster with snap retention strap
This revolver is a First Generation Colt Single Action Army (Model 1873) in commercial configuration, chambered in .45 Colt with a 5.5-inch barrel and a fluted six-shot cylinder. It retains the correct fixed sights, with a blade front and a topstrap groove rear, and the right-side ejector-rod housing with a right-side loading gate.
The exterior presents a bright nickel-plated appearance across the frame, cylinder, and barrel (factory status not verified). Grips are checkered black hard rubber with molded Rampant Colt oval panels. The single-action mechanism is paired with an exposed, checkered spur hammer and a smooth, curved trigger.
Factory-style markings include the three-line 1871/72/75 patent legend with Rampant Colt on the frame and the barrel top address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO HARTFORD CT.
U.S.A." Serial number markings are observed on grip frame components. This example reflects U.S. manufacture at Colt’s Hartford facility.
Mechanically, the action cycles smoothly with tight lockup, aligning with the classic handling characteristics associated with the SAA pattern in this barrel length and caliber.