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Walnut Stocks 4 3/4" .45 Revolver, 1967 C&R. Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 46260SA
Year of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch integral to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut. The inside of each panel has "260" hand-written in white pencil. The grips have a few light nicks and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, serial and assembly numbers match.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few spots of faint erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 9/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are some light nicks and small scratches, most on the ejector housing and the right of the frame. There are infrequent spots of faint oxidation, mostly in the grip straps. The cylinder shows turn-wear. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. There are tool marks at some screw heads. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The mainspring has been lightened. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the first world war and captivating audiences on the silver screen. The SAA was discontinued by Colt as it tooled up to provide for the WWII war effort, and it was thought by Colt that the design was obsolete, swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. Then, with the advent of television and western programs such as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, and The Gene Autry Show, American interest in the guns that won the west was reborn. In 1956, Colt reintroduced the Single Action Army, this new production run now referred to as the 2nd Generation SAA’s.
This example was produced in 1967 and has blue & case color finish, a 4 3/4" barrel and is chambered in the original .45 Colt cartridge. The revolver is in Very Good-plus condition, showing signs of responsible use over the last 59 years, retaining a strong bore and good mechanics. The mainspring has been lightened, resulting in an easy and smooth hammer pull. It also has smooth walnut stocks, less common than the standard hard rubber. The revolver would make a good addition to any collection or a fun, classic shooter. Please see our photos and good luck!
