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Colt Single Action Army Revolvers 1st Generation
Colt Single Action Army Bisley Model W/ Checkered Ivory Grips (L2025-05072)
$5,750.00Serial number 303801. Made in 1907. 45 ACP caliber with a 7.5” barrel. This gun is in excellent condition as factory refinished. This gun has been c...Add to cartBeautiful Cased Colt Single Action Army Revolver .38 Colt (C16936)
Original price was: $9,750.00.$7,795.00Current price is: $7,795.00.Made in 1908. 38 Colt with 7 ½” barrel. Very fine gun with excellent original high luster blue. The barrel has one spot on the left hand side that ...Add to cartNear Mint Colt Single Action Army 1st Gen .38 Special (C18092)
Original price was: $6,995.00.$5,500.00Current price is: $5,500.00.Serial number 356940. Made 1939. 38 Special with a 5 ½” barrel. This gun is in excellent condition with almost all of the original blue and case ha...Add to cartFactory Engraved Colt Single Action Army W/ D. W. King Modifications (C19834)
Original price was: $39,995.00.$32,000.00Current price is: $32,000.00.Serial number 355127. Made in 1934. 32-20 caliber with a 4 ¾” barrel. This gun is in excellent condition with 98% + of the original blue. This gun ...Add to cartColt Single Action Army 38-40 (C16959)
Original price was: $5,950.00.$4,695.00Current price is: $4,695.00.Made in 1926. 38-40 caliber with a 5 ½” barrel. This gun is in very fine condition with 98% blue on the barrel. Trigger guard has very fine blue wi...Add to cartColt Single Action Army Revolver .32 WCF (C15088)
Original price was: $2,875.00.$2,295.00Current price is: $2,295.00.SN: 336768Made in 1917. .32 with a 4.5" barrel, barrel has been shortened. Bore is Bright with strong rifling. 1st generation Colt Single action a...Add to cartColt Bisley .32 WCF (C9739)
Original price was: $17,500.00.$13,995.00Current price is: $13,995.00.Colt Bisley .32 WCF caliber revolver. Flat top target with factory letter shipped to M. Hartley Company in New York in 1903. Action works perfectly. G...Add to cartHistoric Probably Custer Battlefield Colt Single Action Army Relic (AC1309)
$17,500.00NSN Visible. Made circa 1873 –1876. 45 LC caliber with a 7.5” barrel. This is a relic Colt Single Action Army that is still loaded. There is an em...Add to cartColt Single Action Army revolver .45 caliber (AC1293) Consignment
$6,550.00Serial No. 69583, made in 1881, .45 caliber, 7 ½” round barrel. Metal is mostly a smooth grey patina with scattered blue present in protected areas...Add to cartColt Single Action Army Revolver .45 caliber (AC1290) Consignment
$10,200.00Serial No. 50245, made in 1879, .45 caliber, 7 ½” round barrel. Metal is an even grey patina with light oxidation present. Factory markings on barr...Add to cart
Authentic Firearms from Colt’s Earliest Production Era
Collectors Firearms offers a carefully selected collection of the Single Action Army Revolver, an enduring symbol of American firearms heritage. The Colt Single Action Army 1st generation, manufactured between 1873 and 1941, reflects the original design, materials, and workmanship that defined Colt’s earliest production era.
Historical Importance of Early Colt Single-Action Models
Firearms from this period are valued for their traditional single-action operation, balanced handling, and classic profile. The 1st generation Colt SAA is closely associated with the American frontier, early law enforcement, and military history. Collectors recognize these revolvers for both their craftsmanship and historical relevance.
Antique and Vintage Colt Revolvers Available
Our inventory includes authenticated examples of the antique Colt Single Action Army as well as select vintage Colt Single Action Army revolvers. Each firearm is carefully examined for originality, serial number alignment, finish characteristics, and mechanical condition to ensure accurate representation for collectors.
Expertise You Can Trust in 1st Generation Colt Firearms
With decades of experience in historic firearms, Collectors Firearms provides detailed descriptions, high-quality imagery, and transparent documentation. Authentic 1st generation Colt SAA revolvers are distinguished by period-correct markings and construction that later reproductions cannot replicate. Our goal is to help collectors make informed and confident acquisitions.
FAQ’s
How do I know a Colt Single Action Army is truly 1st generation?
At Collectors Firearms, we authenticate each Colt Single Action Army revolver through serial number research, factory markings, and known production standards. This process ensures accurate dating, originality, and confidence for serious collectors.
Are antique Colt Single Action Army revolvers safe to fire?
Some antique Colt Single Action Army revolvers may remain mechanically functional, but they are best regarded as collectible firearms. We recommend consulting a qualified gunsmith before firing and prioritizing preservation to protect long-term value.
What factors influence the value of a vintage Colt Single Action Army?
The value of a vintage Colt Single Action Army depends on originality, condition, caliber, barrel length, finish, and historical documentation. Collectors Firearms evaluates each firearm using these criteria to ensure informed pricing.
Why purchase a 1st generation Colt SAA from Collectors Firearms?
Collectors Firearms specializes in historic firearms and provides expertise that collectors can trust. Every 1st generation Colt SAA we sell is professionally evaluated, accurately described, and supported by our established reputation in the collector firearms market.
