Now, it is true that had the lady told me the gun was nickel, I still would not have known whether it was the original finish or not, because I was buying this gun online from a dealer three states away who assured me the gun was original. Colt Single Action Army.45 LC caliber revolver. About 400 of the Second Generation Colt Single Actions were factory engraved by Colt's, the factory engravers of the period were Alvin Herbert, Earl Bieu, Dennis Kies, Robert Burt and Leonard Francolini. Second Generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers were produced from 1956–1974 and carried serial numbers in the range of 0001SA to 73,205SA. These guns are known as 2nd Generation, and I believe they are the best of the Single Action Army revolvers, an. Colt began making the SAA again in 1956, with serial numbers ending in SA. When SAA production ended, the machinery was stored in a corner of the Colt plant. Finishes As with the first run of SAAs the 2nd Generation ones were finished either full nickel-plated or blued with color case hardened frames. The four standard chamberings of the 2nd Generation SAA were (from left).45 Colt.44 Special.357 Magnum and.38 Special. 2nd Generation.45 Colt SAA, Single Action Army Revolver, In the Box. This one will make both happy, though we selfishly ask that you take care of this revolver as well as the previous owner did.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |