Colt Single Action Army First Generation .45 Colt Revolver, 5.5-Inch Barrel (1902), Six-Shot, Fixed Sights
This first-generation Colt Single Action Army, manufactured in 1902, is a .45 Colt with a 5.5-inch barrel and period-correct markings. The barrel is marked "45 COLT" with a one-line Hartford address, and the frame carries the standard two-line Colt patent legend: "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871" over "JULY 2.
72. JAN. 19. 75." It features a six-shot fluted cylinder, fixed sights, and classic checkered black hard-rubber grips with molded Rampant Colt oval panels, offering a notable example of an early SAA configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Widespread finish wear with patina is present across the metal surfaces. Pitting and rust are visible in multiple areas. The action cycles tightly and smoothly. The right grip panel has a small chip missing. The rifling shows some blemishes upon inspection.
What's Included
- Colt Single Action Army First Generation .45 Colt revolver
Chambered in .45 Colt with a 5.5-inch barrel, this revolver carries key first-generation identifiers. The barrel is roll-marked "45 COLT" and a one-line Hartford address, while the frame displays the standard two-line Colt patent legend: "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871" over "JULY 2.
72. JAN. 19. 75.", aligning with early production details.
It is a single-action-only revolver with a knurled-spur hammer and a six-shot fluted cylinder. The loading gate shows an assembly number, and the ejector-rod housing is positioned on the right, reflecting the standard SAA layout of the period.
Fixed sights consist of a tapered blade front and a topstrap notch rear for a straightforward sight picture. Operation is through the traditional loading gate and ejector system, with the action described as tight and smooth.
The two-piece checkered black hard-rubber grips feature molded Rampant Colt oval panels, completing the classic profile. Made in the United States in 1902, this example represents a well-documented early configuration of Colt's iconic Single Action Army.