Colt Single Action Army First Generation .41 Colt, 4.75 in Barrel, 6-Shot (1900)
This First Generation Colt Single Action Army was manufactured in 1900 and is chambered in .41 Colt, a less common SAA caliber. It features a 4.75 inch barrel, classic blued and color casehardened finish, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. Markings include the one-line Hartford address on top of the barrel, "41 COLT" on the left side of the barrel, and two-line 1871/72/75 patent dates with Rampant Colt on the left frame. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame and trigger guard.
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 action is tight, and the hammer drops with force. Some parts have been replaced or refreshed, and the ejector housing has been replaced. There is widespread pitting and patina. The rifling remains present but is heavily blemished.
What's Included
- Colt Single Action Army First Generation .41 Colt revolver
Built on the standard Single Action Army frame with a plow-handle grip and right-side loading gate, this revolver retains the classic SAA handling profile. It uses a single-action-only mechanism with a checkered hammer spur for secure cocking and control.
The 4.75 inch barrel carries correct markings: "41 COLT" on the left side and a one-line Hartford address on the top. The left side of the frame shows the two-line 1871/72/75 patent dates along with the Rampant Colt emblem, aligning with period First Generation characteristics.
Chambered in .41 Colt, this revolver represents a less common caliber option within the SAA line. The six-shot fluted cylinder pairs with fixed sights consisting of a blade front and a topstrap groove rear for a traditional sight picture.
Construction is all steel with a blued and color casehardened finish, including a color casehardened frame and blued cylinder. It is fitted with checkered hard-rubber grips featuring Rampant Colt oval medallions. The revolver retains the right-side ejector-rod housing associated with the 4.75 inch configuration.