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Colt SAA
fvpd201
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Hi. What, if any are the differences in the cylinder locking bolt between the second and third generation colt SAA? Thanks.
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I have read that the post 1965 guns were beginning to diminish in
quality and the decline continued through the years.
Can someone tell me how the quality of the current manufactured compares to the others?
Thank You
On what parts of the handgun should I find the serial numbers?
Thank you very much.
Mark J
Before I spend 50.00 - 100.00 on a book, can anyone suggest a book on colt saa 1st gen that go into detail on numbers and letters on colt saa cylinders and barrels. Thanks - Bertman
Big Daddy my heros have always been cowboys,they still are it seems
1.) serial # 118388 on barrel and frame, serial # 238188 on backstrap, # 451 on loading gate. The gun was buffed, but can read address on bbl, patent dates on frame and all serial no's. The Colt logo that I believe should appear on left side of frame under cylinder is not there. The gun was then nickle plated. Presently the plating looks good, but is worn at the end of the bbl and the front of cylinder. The screw in the bottom of the backstrap was either missed in the plating process or is a later replacement because it is not plated. All screw slots look pretty good.
Grips are an imitation stag (probably put on when the other work was done) and have shrunk. It does lock up tight, however hammer will fall from safety notch if trigger is pulled.
Now the impossible question; what's a fair price to ask for this ???
2.) Serial # 183000. This one is tougher without pictures. Looks like a dug-up, but can read letters, numbers and Colt logo. The cylinder turns, locks up and functions, very severe pits all over. The original grips are nearly smooth and right grip is missing a piece 2" long x 3/8" wide.
Does this have any value?
I told friend that I would post this inquiry for him. Thanks to all that want to take this one on.
Thanks
There is plenty of room for all of Gods creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes
I have acquired a blackpowder(1892) SAA that has a couple of "issues" (otherwise the gun is in very good shape).
First, the ejector rod head is missing. Does anyone know what type it takes? Where might I get an original one? How does it attach to the ejector rod?
Second, it looks like the base pin MIGHT be a replacement. Again, how can I find what it should look like? I've heard that it should have small holes in the end for this period (it does not). Again, where can I get an original?
Thanks
Jim
Thanks,
Jimmy
I recently came across this Colt SAA, serial nr. 47021 (frame, trigger-guard and backstrap. No (visible) marks or serialnumbers on barrel or cylinder. Caliber (on left side of barrel):32. W.C.F.
Adress in two lines on top of barrel, nearly worn away: (top line): ....T F. A. MFG. Co. (bottom line): H....D CT. U.S.A.
Inside frame (hidden by trigger guard) numbers 10 and 31 (assembly numbers?), not matching with numbers on loading gate (52 32).
At the rear end of frame (where backstrap is attached, only visible when dismantled) a small letter A.
On the left side of the trigger guard itself, very small, barely visible 4(7)0(2), or 4(4)C(F).
On the frame patent dates in three lines.
In hammer slot letter G.
Circular bulls eye rod end, front sight with a "sharp" top.
One piece wooden grip, apparently no markings.
Cylinder with full length base pin bushing.
Adress in two lines on top of barrel, nearly worn away.
It seems to me, that the gun may have changed caliber, (44 to 32 - would explain the 4(4)C(F) on trigger guard)? Also it may have been reblued a long time ago, might explain the weak adress and patent dates?
Can you help me "identify" this gun? Any idea as to value?
Thanks
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bob levine
I just had a few questions about a Colt SAA first generation that I have had locked away for quite a few years. The gun was my father in laws, he passed away many years ago. I finally got around to looking into the gun and possible selling it. First I contacted Colt and obtained all the information via there archive service that I could. The serial # for the gun is 102863. The information that we obtained from Colt states the gun had a 7 1/2 inch barrel with a blue finish, .45 caliber. The gun in it's current state has a nickel finish and a 4/3/4 inch barrel. Obviously the gun has been reworked. How does this affect the value and is there anyway to identify who did the work and when? Any information would be appreciated. I attached a couple of pictures also. Thanks for all the help.
Made 1920 trigger guard backstrap,under left grip
Made 1920 trigger guard backstrap,under left grip
Thank you very much for the reply