Colt Single Action Army Third Generation .357 Magnum, 5.5 inch, Blue/Case-Hardened, 1979
This Third Generation Colt Single Action Army in .357 Magnum stands out with its 5.5 inch Artillery-length barrel, classic blue and color case-hardened finish, and excellent overall condition. It is an early Third Generation example with the SA-prefix serial format, produced in 1979, and retains period-correct features and markings. The package includes the original Colt factory box, instruction manual, and a Colt Industries owner/welcome letter.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Handling evidence is minimal, with surfaces presenting very well. The bore is bright and shiny throughout.
What’s Included
- Colt factory wood-grain cardboard box
- Colt Single Action Revolver instruction manual (orange, Colt Industries period)
- Colt Industries owner/welcome letter
Chambered in .357 Magnum, this six-shot Colt Single Action Army features a fluted cylinder and the Third Generation pressed-in cylinder bushing. The action is single-action only, true to the model’s design, with carbon steel construction throughout.
The 5.5 inch Artillery-length barrel pairs with fixed sights consisting of a blade front and a top-strap rear groove. A bullseye (round, disc-shaped) ejector rod head completes the classic configuration and aids positive case extraction.
Its finish is blue and color case-hardened, with the frame and receiver showing the color case-hardening and the cylinder finished in blue. Grips are black checkered hard rubber with Rampant Colt medallions and an eagle motif, providing a period-correct look and secure purchase.
Markings are as expected for the period: "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357 MAGNUM" on the left side of the barrel and "COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT.
U.S.A." along the top. The left side of the frame carries the two-line patent legend with the Rampant Colt logo. This example reflects early Third Generation production with the SA-prefix serial format, manufactured in 1979 in the United States.