Colt Single Action Army (1st Generation)
Notes: Also
known simply as the SAA or the Peacemaker, the Single Action Army is possibly
the most famous handgun in history, rivaling the reputation of the later Colt
M-1911 series. Like the M-1911, the
SAA came in a bewildering variety of variants, ranging from differing barrel
lengths and calibers to models with different-shaped frames, grips, hammer
spurs, triggers, etc., like Bisley, Birds Head and New Frontier.
Numerous reproductions and replicas have been made by many companies over
the years, in varying quality, and there is also a thriving market in SAA fakes.
The original SAA was introduced in 1873 as a blackpowder weapon, but was
modified to use smokeless powder in 1892 (though both were available until
1898). Original SAAs used a screw
to secure the cylinder base pin, but later models used a base pin secured by a
latch. Before World War 1, SAAs
were chambered in 30 calibers (not all of which I have been able to find out),
with .45 Long Colt being by far the most popular chambering.
Civilian models used several barrel lengths; military models originally
had 7.5-inch barrels, but this was changed starting in 1895 to a 5.5-inch
barrel. (Most of these shorter-barreled military models were simply
7.5-inch-barrel versions with the barrel reduced by armorers, but some 7.5-inch
military models survived and were passed on to state militias.)
Frames for pre-war models were of solid steel but designed for economy of
line; the standard version also had a large checkered hammer spur which was easy
to use. The cylinder rod is inside
a slotted housing offset to the right lower side of the barrel.
The front sight is a simple blade, while the rear sight is simply a
groove atop the frame (though early production models had a V-shaped notch
instead). Most were plain blued,
with plain oil-finished wooden grips, though some were color-case hardened and
had better wood for their grips.
Civilian models typically were polished blue or color-case hardened, with
varnished walnut grips or checkered rubber grips (in some 1882 or later models).
Barrels for the civilian models could range from 2.5-inch snubbies to
18-inch Buntlines (typically, a revolver with a barrel of 9 inches or more was
known as a Buntline). Many deluxe
and presentation models also were made, with finishes ranging from nickel to
gold plating, and possibly engraved.
Many Buntlines have a slotted grip to attach a stock to create a sort of
carbine, but these stocks were typically of the wire-type, rather flimsy, and
difficult to find today.
Some of the
variants of the original model were the Sheriffs Pattern (also known as the
Shopkeepers Pattern), usually with a 3-inch barrel, and with no ejector rod
shroud. It was generally finished
in blue, though nickel-plating was also common.
Often, the front sight blade was deleted, as this could snag when pulled
from a pocket. The Long-Flute
Cylinder model was simply an SAA using a Model 1878 cylinder (done to allow Colt
to use up older parts), and produced in a limited amount of chamberings.
It could come in any barrel length available to the SAA, and is identical
to an SAA of the same caliber and barrel length for game purposes.
The SAA Rimfire was an unpopular model produced only from 1875-1880, and
firing the old and rare .44 Henry Rimfire cartridge.
It was originally produced with a 7.5-inch barrel, but many had their
barrels shortened by their users. Only about 2000 were built, and most of those
were quickly dumped by Colt and the customers in Central and South America.
About 90 were later converted to .22 Long Rifle, and a single model was
chambered for .32 Rimfire for experimental purposes (and will not be covered
here). This model does not have an
ejector rod shroud, was typically nickel-plated, and surviving models show the
generally bad treatment they received at the hands of unsatisfied buyers and
later on in Central and South America.
The Flattop Model was designed for target shooting, and is basically a
standard SAA with a flat topstrap mounting a dovetailed target-quality fixed
rear sight and a German-silver front blade pinned onto a slotted block at the
front of the barrel. It came from
Colt with an ejector rod shroud, but these were frequently removed by the
shooter to enable reloading by exchanging cylinders.
Barrels ranged in length from 4.25-9 inches, with 7.5 inches the most
common. It came in 21 chamberings,
even though only 914 Flattops Models were built before World War 1, with the
most common chambering being .38 Long Colt and the least common .44 Special
(only one built in response to a special order, and not covered here).
The Bisley model has the distinctive hump-backed Bisley frame and grips
and low hammer spur, and is derived from the Flattop model, but built in far
greater numbers. The trigger is
also longer and more curved. Some
18 chamberings were made, with the most common being .32-20 Winchester, and the
least common being a smoothbore .44 Special version and two smoothbore .45 Long
Colt versions, again made to special order and not covered here.
Barrels ranged from 3.5 to 7.5 inches, and most were blued with checkered
rubber grips. At the same time, the
Bisley Flattop Target model was made; only 976 were built, though they were
chambered for 14 rounds. Almost all
had 7.5-inch barrels. The .455
Webley Revolver Mk I chambering was the most common, and the .38 Smith & Wesson
chambering the least (only 5 built).
Virtually all of these versions of the Single Action Army are identical
to a standard SAA of the same caliber and barrel length for game purposes.
Construction of
the Single Action Army was interrupted by World War 1. Low-rate production
picked up again after World War 1 and then stopped again in 1941, but the SAA
didnt really come back strongly until the 2nd Generation models
produced after World War 2. A
genuine, unaltered pre-World War 1 SAA is, in real life, extremely valuable;
original blackpowder models are even more valuable.
They are also quite rare.
Numerous
companies make reproductions and replicas of the Colt Single-Action; these may
be designed for modern propellants, blackpowder, or both.
They may have various chamberings and barrel lengths.
|
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Rimfire |
0.66 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$83 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Rimfire |
0.67 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$89 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Rimfire |
0.69 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$106 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Rimfire |
0.7 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$114 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Rimfire |
0.72 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$134 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Rimfire |
0.73 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$149 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Rimfire |
0.76 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$180 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Rimfire |
0.81 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$221 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Rimfire |
0.83 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$241 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
0.62 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$71 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
0.63 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$76 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
0.65 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$94 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
0.66 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$101 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
0.68 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$122 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
0.69 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$137 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
0.72 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$167 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
0.76 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$208 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
0.78 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$228 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.32 Long Colt |
0.7 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$112 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.32 Long Colt |
0.71 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$117 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.32 Long Colt |
0.74 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$135 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.32 Long Colt |
0.75 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$142 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.32 Long Colt |
0.77 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$163 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.32 Long Colt |
0.78 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$178 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.32 Long Colt |
0.81 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$208 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.32 Long Colt |
0.86 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$249 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.32 Long Colt |
0.88 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$269 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.67 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$91 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.68 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$96 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.71 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$114 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.72 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$121 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.74 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$142 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.75 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$157 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.78 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$187 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.83 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$228 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.85 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$248 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.74 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$138 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.75 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$143 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.78 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$160 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.8 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$168 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.82 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$188 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.83 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$204 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.86 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$234 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.92 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$275 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.94 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$295 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.68 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$119 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.69 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$124 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.72 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$142 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.73 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$149 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.75 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$170 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.76 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$185 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.79 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$215 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.84 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$256 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.86 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$276 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.38 Long Colt |
0.74 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$140 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.38 Long Colt |
0.75 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$145 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.38 Long Colt |
0.78 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$163 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.38 Long Colt |
0.79 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$170 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.38 Long Colt |
0.82 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$190 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.38 Long Colt |
0.83 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$206 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.38 Long Colt |
0.86 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$236 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.38 Long Colt |
0.91 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$277 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.38 Long Colt |
0.94 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$297 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.77 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$149 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.78 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$154 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.81 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$172 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.82 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$179 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.85 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$200 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.86 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$215 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.9 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$245 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.95 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$286 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$306 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.41 Long Colt |
0.84 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$174 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.41 Long Colt |
0.85 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$179 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.41 Long Colt |
0.88 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$197 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.41 Long Colt |
0.89 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$204 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.41 Long Colt |
0.92 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$225 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.41 Long Colt |
0.94 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$240 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.41 Long Colt |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$270 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.41 Long Colt |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$311 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.41 Long Colt |
1.06 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$331 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.44 Henry Rimfire |
0.83 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$168 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.44 Henry Rimfire |
0.84 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$174 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.44 Henry Rimfire |
0.87 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$191 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.44 Henry Rimfire |
0.88 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$199 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.44 Henry Rimfire |
0.91 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$219 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.44 Henry Rimfire |
0.93 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$235 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.44 Henry Rimfire |
0.97 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$265 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.44 Henry Rimfire |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$306 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.44 Henry Rimfire |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$326 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
0.9 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$195 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
0.91 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$200 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
0.94 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$218 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
0.95 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$226 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$246 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$261 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.04 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$292 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.09 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$332 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.12 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$353 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.44 Smith & Wesson American |
0.82 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$167 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.44 Smith & Wesson American |
0.83 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$172 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.44 Smith & Wesson American |
0.86 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$190 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.44 Smith & Wesson American |
0.87 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$197 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.44 Smith & Wesson American |
0.9 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$217 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.44 Smith & Wesson American |
0.92 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$233 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.44 Smith & Wesson American |
0.96 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$263 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.44 Smith & Wesson American |
1.01 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$304 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.44 Smith & Wesson American |
1.04 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$324 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
0.93 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$214 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
0.94 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$219 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
0.97 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$237 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$244 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.01 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$265 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$280 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.08 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$310 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.14 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$351 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.17 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$371 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
0.97 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$231 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$236 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.01 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$253 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$261 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$281 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.07 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$297 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.12 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$327 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.18 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$368 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.21 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$388 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.455 Webley Revolver Mk I |
0.84 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$173 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.455 Webley Revolver Mk I |
0.85 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$178 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.455 Webley Revolver Mk I |
0.87 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$196 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.455 Webley Revolver Mk I |
0.88 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$203 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.455 Webley Revolver Mk I |
0.91 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$223 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.455 Webley Revolver Mk I |
0.93 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$239 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.455 Webley Revolver Mk I |
0.97 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$269 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.455 Webley Revolver Mk I |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$310 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.455 Webley Revolver Mk I |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$330 |
|
Single Action Army (2.5 Barrel) |
.476 Enfield |
0.86 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$182 |
|
Single Action Army (3 Barrel) |
.476 Enfield |
0.87 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$187 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.476 Enfield |
0.89 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$205 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.476 Enfield |
0.9 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$212 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.476 Enfield |
0.93 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$233 |
|
Single Action Army (9 Barrel) |
.476 Enfield |
0.95 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$248 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.476 Enfield |
0.99 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$278 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.476 Enfield |
1.04 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$319 |
|
Single Action Army (18 Barrel) |
.476 Enfield |
1.07 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$339 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
SAA (2.5, .22 WR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
2 |
|
SAA (3, .22 WR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
3 |
|
SAA (4.75, .22 WR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (5.5, .22 WR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA (7.5, .22 WR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA (9, .22 WR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (12, .22 WR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA (16, .22 WR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
23 |
|
SAA (18, .22 WR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
26 |
|
SAA (2.5, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (4.75, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA (5.5, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA (7.5, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA (9, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (12, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA (16, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
24 |
|
SAA (18, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
3 |
2 |
Nil |
27 |
|
SAA (2.5, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (4.75, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA (5.5, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA (7.5, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (9, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
14 |
|
SAA (12, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
19 |
|
SAA (16, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
25 |
|
SAA (18, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
28 |
|
SAA (2.5, .22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3, .22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (4.75, .22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA (5.5, .22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (7.5, .22 LR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
14 |
|
SAA (9, .22 LR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
16 |
|
SAA (12, .22 LR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
21 |
|
SAA (16, .22 LR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
28 |
|
SAA (18, .22 LR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
31 |
|
SAA (2.5, .32 LC) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3, .32 LC) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (4.75, .32 LC) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA (5.5, .32 LC) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA (7.5, .32 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
15 |
|
SAA (9, .32 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
19 |
|
SAA (12, .32 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
25 |
|
SAA (16, .32 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
33 |
|
SAA (18, .32 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
37 |
|
SAA (2.5, .32 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3, .32 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA (4.75, .32 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA (5.5, .32 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA (7.5, .32 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
16 |
|
SAA (9, .32 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA (12, .32 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
24 |
|
SAA (16, .32 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
31 |
|
SAA (18, .32 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
35 |
|
SAA (2.5, .32-20) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
2 |
|
SAA (3, .32-20) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (4.75, .32-20) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .32-20) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (7.5, .32-20) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA (9, .32-20) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
22 |
|
SAA (12, .32-20) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
30 |
|
SAA (16, .32-20) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
41 |
|
SAA (18, .32-20) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
46 |
|
SAA (2.5, .38 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (3, .38 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA (4.75, .38 S&W) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (5.5, .38 S&W) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
14 |
|
SAA (7.5, .38 S&W) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
19 |
|
SAA (9, .38 S&W) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
24 |
|
SAA (12, .38 S&W) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
31 |
|
SAA (16, .38 S&W) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
41 |
|
SAA (18, .38 S&W) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
45 |
|
SAA (2.5, .38 LC) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3, .38 LC) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (4.75, .38 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .38 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
2-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (7.5, .38 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
16 |
|
SAA (9, .38 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
20 |
|
SAA (12, .38 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
28 |
|
SAA (16, .38 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
36 |
|
SAA (18, .38 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
40 |
|
SAA (2.5, .38-40) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (4.75, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (7.5, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
17 |
|
SAA (9, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
21 |
|
SAA (12, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
29 |
|
SAA (16, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
38 |
|
SAA (18, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
42 |
|
SAA (2.5, .41 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3, .41 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (4.75, .41 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .41 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (7.5, .41 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
17 |
|
SAA (9, .41 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
21 |
|
SAA (12, .41 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
29 |
|
SAA (16, .41 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
39 |
|
SAA (18, .41 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
4 |
6 |
Nil |
43 |
|
SAA (2.5, .44 HR) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (3, .44 HR) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (4.75, .44 HR) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (5.5, .44 HR) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
15 |
|
SAA (7.5, .44 HR) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
22 |
|
SAA (9, .44 HR) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
27 |
|
SAA (12, .44 HR) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
36 |
|
SAA (16, .44 HR) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
47 |
|
SAA (18, .44 HR) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
4 |
6 |
Nil |
52 |
|
SAA (2.5, .44 Sp) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3, .44 Sp) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (4.75, .44 Sp) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .44 Sp) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (7.5, .44 Sp) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA (9, .44 Sp) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
22 |
|
SAA (12, .44 Sp) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
31 |
|
SAA (16, .44 Sp) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
41 |
|
SAA (18, .44 Sp) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
4 |
6 |
Nil |
46 |
|
SAA (2.5, .44 S&W American) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (3, .44 S&W American) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (4.75, .44 S&W American) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (5.5, .44 S&W American) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
15 |
|
SAA (7.5, .44 S&W American) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
21 |
|
SAA (9, .44 S&W American) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
26 |
|
SAA (12, .44 S&W American) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
35 |
|
SAA (16, .44 S&W American) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
45 |
|
SAA (18, .44 S&W American) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
4 |
6 |
Nil |
51 |
|
SAA (2.5, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
|
SAA (3, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (4.75, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA (5.5, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA (7.5, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
17 |
|
SAA (9, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
20 |
|
SAA (12, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
28 |
|
SAA (16, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
39 |
|
SAA (18, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
4 |
6 |
Nil |
44 |
|
SAA (2.5, .45 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
|
SAA (3, .45 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (4.75, .45 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .45 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (7.5, .45 LC) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA (9, .45 LC) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
22 |
|
SAA (12, .45 LC) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
30 |
|
SAA (16, .45 LC) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
42 |
|
SAA (18, .45 LC) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
4 |
6 |
Nil |
46 |
|
SAA (2.5, .455 WR Mk I) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (3, .455 WR Mk I) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (4.75, .455 WR Mk I) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (5.5, .455 WR Mk I) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
15 |
|
SAA (7.5, .455 WR Mk I) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
22 |
|
SAA (9, .455 WR Mk I) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
27 |
|
SAA (12, .455 WR Mk I) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
36 |
|
SAA (16, .455 WR Mk I) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
47 |
|
SAA (18, .455 WR Mk I) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
4 |
6 |
Nil |
52 |
|
SAA (2.5, .476) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (3, .476) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (4.75, .476) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (5.5, .476) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
15 |
|
SAA (7.5, .476) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
22 |
|
SAA (9, .476) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
6 |
Nil |
27 |
|
SAA (12, .476) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
36 |
|
SAA (16, .476) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
47 |
|
SAA (18, .476) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
4 |
6 |
Nil |
52 |
Colt Single Action Army (2nd Generation)
Notes: The 2nd
generation of the Colt SAA began production in 1956, and remained in production
until 1975. The weapon was revived
due to popular demand; after World War 2, Colt had no intention of continuing to
produce the SAA. Production began on the original tooling (which Colt still had
at the time), but was later switched to new tooling and production methods.
Actual variations in the design are slight (and in fact, the same serial
numbers were used, though with an SA suffix), but the plethora of chamberings
was greatly reduced, as was the sheer number of variations and barrel lengths.
Though a few original Bisley-frame, Birds Head grip, and other custom
models were built, most of these features were added by owners or gunsmiths
after delivery from Colt, and original models of these sorts are exceedingly
rare. Finish for the 2nd
generation was usually a color case-hardened frame with the other metalwork
being a rich blue, though some were finished in all-blue, and a few were
nickel-plated. Some were also
engraved. Grips were mostly of
walnut, with some having checkered rubber grips and some even having ivory
grips. The standard models used
barrels of 4.75, 5.5, or 7.5 inches.
Notable by its absence is a .44 Magnum chambering; the SAA 2nd
Gens frame is too light to allow the revolver to be chambered in this powerful
caliver.
The Sheriffs
Model (only 500 originals produced) used a 3-inch barrel, a frame without the
ejector rod shroud, and a low-profile front sight. They were produced from
1960-75. Almost all had case
color-hardened frames and blued other metalwork, though 25 were nickel-plated.
They were chambered only for .45 Long Colt.
Buntline Models
were also produced in the 2nd Generation (also known as Buntline
Specials), with 10, 12, or 16-inch barrels.
Original 2nd generation examples of these are
extremely rare; only 18 original 2nd
generation Buntlines were built, and many of these were later cut down to more
manageable proportions. Buntlines
were later built up from other 2nd generation SAAs, but the originals
are virtually impossible to find, and their real-life prices are astronomical.
Most were all-blued with walnut grips, but a very few are nickel-plated
and/or have checkered rubber grips.
It also during
the 2nd generation of the SAA that the Frontier, New Frontier,
Frontier Scout, Scout, and Peacemaker Scout models of the SAA were introduced;
they have no direct ancestors in the 1st generation, but were built
in response to demand for a smaller, lighter SAAs or target models.
The Frontier Scout is a rimfire version with an alloy frame (a light
frame known as the Q-Frame). At
first, these were made with a bright metal frame and a blued barrel and
cylinder, but from 1957-61 an all-blued version as also made.
Most had 4.25 or 4.75-inch barrels, but a few Buntlines were made with
9-inch barrels. A heavier version
of the Frontier Scout was introduced in 1960; this used the heavier K-frame and
used the same duo-tone finish, though some were nickel-plated.
The Scout is basically a reduced-size SAA, with a steel frame and
chambered only for .22 Long Rifle.
Barrels were 4.75, 6, or 7 inches.
The Peacemaker Scout is another rimfire model, introduced in 1964; this version
had interchangeable cylinders for .22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum
Rimfire, checkered plastic grips, and barrels that were normally 4.5 or 6
inches. Some so-called Buntlines
were also made but these had only 7.5-inch barrels.
The New Frontier
is basically a target model of the standard 2nd generation SAA, with
adjustable rear sights and a flattop frame.
Almost all were chambered for either .357 Magnum or .45 Long Colt, though
a very few were chambered in .38 Special, .44-40 Winchester, and .44 Special.
There were also some 70 (out of the total of 4250 New Frontiers) that
were Buntline models with 12-inch barrels and firing exclusively .45 Long Colt.
Most had the standard finish for 2nd generation SAAs, but some
were all-blue or nickel-plated.
Production of
the 2nd generation SAA stopped for the most part in 1975, though the
Peacemaker Scout continued in production until 1982.
Numerous
companies make reproductions and replicas of the Colt Single-Action; these may
be designed for modern propellants, blackpowder, or both.
They may have various chamberings and barrel lengths.
|
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.38 Special |
0.93 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$174 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.38 Special |
0.95 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$181 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.38 Special |
1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$202 |
|
Single Action Army (10 Barrel) |
.38 Special |
1.06 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$227 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.38 Special |
1.1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$247 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.38 Special |
1.18 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$288 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
0.96 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$185 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$193 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$213 |
|
Single Action Army (10 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.09 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$238 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.14 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$259 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.22 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$299 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.06 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$218 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.08 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$226 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.14 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$246 |
|
Single Action Army (10 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.2 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$271 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.26 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$292 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.35 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$332 |
|
Single Action Army (4.75 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.13 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$253 |
|
Single Action Army (5.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.15 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$261 |
|
Single Action Army (7.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.22 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$281 |
|
Single Action Army (10 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.28 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$307 |
|
Single Action Army (12 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.34 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$327 |
|
Single Action Army (16 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.44 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$368 |
|
SAA Sheriffs Model |
.45 Long Colt |
1.04 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$236 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light) (4.25 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.71 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$89 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light) (4.75 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.73 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$94 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light) (9.5 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.92 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$142 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light) (4.25 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.79 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$105 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light) (4.75 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.81 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$110 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light) (9.5 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$159 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy) (4.25 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.77 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$89 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy) (4.75 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.79 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$94 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy) (9.5 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$142 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy) (4.25 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.86 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$105 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy) (4.75 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.88 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$110 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy) (9.5 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.11 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$159 |
|
SAA Scout (4.75 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.83 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$94 |
|
SAA Scout (6 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.89 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$106 |
|
SAA Scout (7 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.93 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$117 |
|
SAA Peacemaker Scout (4.5 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.81 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$107 |
|
SAA Peacemaker Scout (6 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.88 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$122 |
|
SAA Peacemaker Scout (7.5 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.94 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$137 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75 Barrel) |
.38 Special |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$175 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5 Barrel) |
.38 Special |
1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$183 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5 Barrel) |
.38 Special |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$204 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.01 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$186 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$194 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.08 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$215 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.11 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$219 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.13 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$227 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.2 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$248 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.16 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$238 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.18 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$246 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.25 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$267 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.19 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$255 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.21 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$262 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.28 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$283 |
|
SAA New Frontier (12 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.41 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$330 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
SAA (4.75, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA (5.5, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA (7.5, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
15 |
|
SAA (10, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
21 |
|
SAA (12, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
25 |
|
SAA (16, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
34 |
|
SAA (4.75, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA (5.5, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA (7.5, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
17 |
|
SAA (10, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
23 |
|
SAA (12, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
28 |
|
SAA (16, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
33 |
|
SAA (4.75, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (7.5, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA (10, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
25 |
|
SAA (12, .44) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
31 |
|
SAA (16, .44) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
41 |
|
SAA (4.75, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (7.5, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA (10, .45) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
24 |
|
SAA (12, .45) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
30 |
|
SAA (16, .45) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
42 |
|
SAA Sheriffs Model |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light, 4.25, .22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light, 4.75, .22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light, 9.5, .22 LR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
17 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light, 4.25, .22 WMR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light, 4.75, .22 WMR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Light, 9.5, .22 WMR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
16 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy, 4.25, .22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy, 4.75, .22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy, 9.5, .22 LR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
17 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy, 4.25, .22 WMR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy, 4.75, .22 WMR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA Frontier Scout (Heavy, 9.5, .22 WMR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
16 |
|
SAA Scout (4.75) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA Scout (6) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA Scout (7) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA Peacemaker Scout (4.5, .22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA Peacemaker Scout (6, .22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA Peacemaker Scout (7.5, .22 LR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
14 |
|
SAA Peacemaker Scout (4.5, .22 WMR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA Peacemaker Scout (6, .22 WMR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA Peacemaker Scout (7.5, .22 WMR) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
15 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
17 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
17 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA New Frontier (12, .45) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
31 |
Colt Single Action Army (3rd Generation)
Notes:
Production of the 3rd generation of the SAA began in 1976 and were
also known as Third Issue guns.
However, by 1981, Colt recognized that a whole lot of companies, both in the US
and overseas, were making their own replicas and reproductions of the SAA, and
in 1982, the 3rd generation was reduced to custom status, available
only through the Colt Custom Shop by special order.
The 3rd Generation was the first version of the SAA that was
warranted by Colt for use with blackpowder rounds.
They are thus sometimes called Blackpowder Frames.
The initial 3rd
Generation SAA was generally thought of as a turkey until it was moved over to
the Custom Shop; the backstrap and trigger guard did not fit flush with the rest
of the grip, causing the hand of the shooter to be assaulted with sharp edges.
The backstrap also had a crack in it; the backstrap was made from two pieces
and the crack is where they fit together.
On blued models, the bluing of the grip frame, barrel, and ejector rod
often did not match each other. These shortcomings (and several other small
ones) were corrected when it became a Custom Shop item.
The design was
basically updated from the 2nd generation, with additional features
such as a cylinder retained by a screw, and the ability to fire blackpowder
rounds as well as smokeless powder.
Initial finishes were also identical to those of the 2nd generation,
but after the 3rd generation became custom guns, a variety of
finishes and engraving options were made available.
Most initial barrels were in the 4.75, 5.5, and 7.5-inch lengths, but
about 4000 Buntlines with 12 barrels firing .45 Long Colt were also built early
in the 3rd generation, and later barrels ranging from 3-10 inches.
Sheriffs Models were also built from 1976-81.
As was stated above, the Peacemaker Scout was also built until 1982
(refer to the 2nd generation SAA stats for that model), but from
1982-86 a Peacemaker Scout New Frontier version was also built, differing from
the Peacemaker Scout only in the adjustable rear sight and a safety bolt running
through the frame. The Scout model
was also built into the mid-1980s, though production rates were greatly reduced;
the later Scouts were finished exclusively in blue and were made only with
checkered rubber grips. Few of
these were actually built. A few 3rd
generation New Frontier models were also built from 1976-81, with the same
internal changes as the standard 3rd generation SAA, no Buntline
version, and chamberings restricted to .44 Special, .45 Long Colt, and .44-40
Winchester (and this was a rare chambering for this version of the New
Frontier). In 1992, the 3rd
generation was put into production once again primarily at the demand of Cowboy
Action Shooting enthusiasts, but this time only in .44-40 Winchester and .45
Long Colt and only with the 4.75, 5.5, and 7.5-inch barrel lengths.
The other 3rd generation Single Action Army versions are still
in production by special order; most of these are basically handmade.
Numerous
companies make reproductions and replicas of the Colt Single-Action; these may
be designed for modern propellants, blackpowder, or both.
They may have various chamberings and barrel lengths, or nickel plating
or other coatings and platings.
|
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
SAA (3 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.92 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$143 |
|
SAA (3.5 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.93 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$148 |
|
SAA (3.75 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.94 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$150 |
|
SAA (4 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.95 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$153 |
|
SAA (4.75 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.96 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$160 |
|
SAA (5.5 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$168 |
|
SAA (6 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.99 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$173 |
|
SAA (7.5 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$188 |
|
SAA (10 Barrel) |
.32-20 Winchester |
1.08 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$214 |
|
SAA (3 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
0.99 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$167 |
|
SAA (3.5 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$172 |
|
SAA (3.75 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.01 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$175 |
|
SAA (4 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$177 |
|
SAA (4.75 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$185 |
|
SAA (5.5 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$193 |
|
SAA (6 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.06 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$198 |
|
SAA (7.5 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$213 |
|
SAA (10 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.16 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$238 |
|
SAA (3 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.95 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$154 |
|
SAA (3.5 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.96 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$159 |
|
SAA (3.75 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.97 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$162 |
|
SAA (4 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$164 |
|
SAA (4.75 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
0.99 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$172 |
|
SAA (5.5 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
1.01 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$179 |
|
SAA (6 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$184 |
|
SAA (7.5 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
1.06 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$200 |
|
SAA (10 Barrel) |
.38-40 Winchester |
1.11 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$225 |
|
SAA (3 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.14 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$219 |
|
SAA (3.5 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.15 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$224 |
|
SAA (3.75 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.16 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$227 |
|
SAA (4 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.17 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$229 |
|
SAA (4.75 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.19 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$237 |
|
SAA (5.5 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.21 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$244 |
|
SAA (6 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.22 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$250 |
|
SAA (7.5 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.27 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$265 |
|
SAA (10 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.33 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$290 |
|
SAA (3 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.09 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$200 |
|
SAA (3.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$205 |
|
SAA (3.75 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.11 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$207 |
|
SAA (4 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.12 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$210 |
|
SAA (4.75 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.14 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$218 |
|
SAA (5.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.16 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$226 |
|
SAA (6 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.17 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$231 |
|
SAA (7.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.21 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$246 |
|
SAA (10 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.27 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$271 |
|
SAA (3 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.2 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$236 |
|
SAA (3.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.21 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$241 |
|
SAA (3.75 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.22 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$243 |
|
SAA (4 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.24 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$246 |
|
SAA (4.75 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.25 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$253 |
|
SAA (5.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.28 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$261 |
|
SAA (6 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.29 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$266 |
|
SAA (7.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.33 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$281 |
|
SAA (10 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.4 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$307 |
|
SAA (12 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.44 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$327 |
|
SAA Sheriffs Model |
.45 Long Colt |
1.15 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$236 |
|
SAA Scout (4.75 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.88 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$94 |
|
SAA Scout (6 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.94 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$106 |
|
SAA Scout (7 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$117 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.25 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$238 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.27 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$246 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5 Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.33 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$267 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.19 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$219 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.21 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$227 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5 Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.27 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$248 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.24 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$255 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.26 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$262 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5 Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.32 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$283 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
SAA (3, .32-20) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (3.5, .32-20) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA (3.75, .32-20) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (4, .32-20) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (4.75, .32-20) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .32-20) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (6, .32-20) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (7.5, .32-20) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA (10, .32-20) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
24 |
|
SAA (3, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3.5, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA (3.75, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA (4, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (4.75, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA (5.5, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA (6, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (7.5, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
17 |
|
SAA (10, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
23 |
|
SAA (3, .38) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
4 |
|
SAA (3.5, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (3.75, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA (4, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (4.75, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA (5.5, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA (6, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (7.5, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
15 |
|
SAA (10, .38) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
21 |
|
SAA (3, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (3.5, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA (3.75, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (4, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA (4.75, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (6, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (7.5, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
17 |
|
SAA (10, .38-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
23 |
|
SAA (3, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA (3.5, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (3.75, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA (4, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA (4.75, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA (5.5, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (6, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
15 |
|
SAA (7.5, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
20 |
|
SAA (10, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
28 |
|
SAA (3, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA (3.5, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA (3.75, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (4, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA (4.75, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
|
SAA (5.5, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA (6, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
14 |
|
SAA (7.5, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA (10, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
25 |
|
SAA (3, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
|
SAA (3.5, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
SAA (3.75, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA (4, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
|
SAA (4.75, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA (5.5, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
14 |
|
SAA (6, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
16 |
|
SAA (7.5, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
22 |
|
SAA (10, .45) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
29 |
|
SAA (12, .45) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
36 |
|
SAA Sheriffs Model |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
|
SAA Scout (4.75) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
8 |
|
SAA Scout (6) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA Scout (7) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
14 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5, .44-40) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
20 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
13 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5, .44) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
18 |
|
SAA New Frontier (4.75, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
|
SAA New Frontier (5.5, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
16 |
|
SAA New Frontier (7.5, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
22 |
Colt Trooper
The Trooper
began as a heavy-barreled variant of the Officers Match model.
The Trooper was manufactured out of fine carbon steel and could be had
with blued and nickel-plated finishes, or a two-tone finish. Both Target and
Service versions were built, with the Target variants firing .22 Long Rifle and
in four-inch and six-inch barrel lengths. Service models were originally
chambered for .38 Special only, but were later chambered in .357 Magnum/.38
Special. These came in four-inch, six-inch, and eight-inch barrel models (though
the eight-inch models stretch the definition of Service). The rear sights of
the Target model were adjustable, and the barrel of the Service model has a rib
for quick sight picture acquisition. The original Trooper was built from
1953-1969.
The MK III began
when Colt was concerned about a decline in its market share and also the costs
inherent in its labor-intensive manufacturing process. It used the then-new
J-Frame and there was no parts interchangeability with the original Trooper
the MK II was essentially a completely new gun, regardless of name. The
manufacturing process was more automated.
The springs in the MK III were also an improvement, being designed as
coils and being made of stainless steel.
They had a transfer bar lockwork system which meant that the MK III would
not fire unless the trigger were pulled all the way to the rear. The MK III
included the new Trooper, which, as noted, was effectively a new revolver, and
the Lawmen, a sort of service grade version of the Trooper, which was much less
expensive than the MK III Trooper, and made with shorter barrels.
The MK III Trooper was the same as the original Trooper for game purposes. The
Colt Trooper was well-regarded among the law enforcement community; however,
most officers felt that the Trooper was too darned big for everyday use,
especially by detectives. Colt
therefore came out with the Lawman, a medium-frame revolver.
It is a sturdy, reliable weapon with a short hammer throw, crisp trigger
pull, and lighter weight and smaller size.
The .22 version of the Trooper could fire .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
in addition to .22 Long Rifle. Other MK IIIs included the Metropolitan Police
and Border Patrol, which differed from the Trooper primarily in styling choices.
The MK III was built from 1969-1983.
The MK V also
had as its frontrunner the Trooper.
Many parts remained identical to those of the MK III, though the sintered iron
lockwork was replaced with cast parts. The trigger action was improved,
particularly in double-action mode, and the hammer had a shorter fall. The MK V
has a more compact grip frame with rounded grips.
Variations included the Trooper, different in its ventilated sighting rib
choice available in addition to the solid rib.
The Lawman was, other than the trigger and lockwork changes listed above,
the same as the MK III Lawman for game purposes. The Whitetailer was designed
for handgun hunting and has an 8-inch barrel and scope rings. The Boa was a very
limited production design built for the Lew Horton distribution company; it
combined the ventilated rib and polished bluing of the Python with the frame and
barrel of the MK V, and was like the original Trooper for game purposes. The
Peacekeeper was a Parkerized low-budget version of the MK V, identical to the
original Trooper for game purposes. The MK V was manufactured from 1983-1985.
|
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Colt Trooper Target (4 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.85 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$88 |
|
Colt Trooper Target (6 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.9 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$109 |
|
Colt Trooper Service/MK III/V (4 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
0.96 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$178 |
|
Colt Trooper Service/MK III/V (6 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$199 |
|
Colt Trooper Service (8 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.11 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$220 |
|
Colt Lawman (2 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$157 |
|
Colt Lawman (4 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.12 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$178 |
|
MK III Target (4 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$103 |
|
MK III Target (6 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.12 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$124 |
|
MK V Whitetailer |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.13 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$221 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
Colt Trooper Target (4 Barrel) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
|
Colt Trooper Target (6 Barrel) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
|
Colt Trooper Service/MK III/V (4 Barrel, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
Colt Trooper Service/MK III/V (4 Barrel, .38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
Colt Trooper Service/MK III/V (6 Barrel, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
|
Colt Trooper Service/MK III/V (6 Barrel, .38) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
|
Colt Trooper Service (8 Barrel, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
19 |
|
Colt Trooper Service (8 Barrel, .38) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
16 |
|
Colt Lawman (2, .357) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
2 |
|
Colt Lawman (2, .38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
2 |
|
Colt Lawman (4, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
Colt Lawman (4, .38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
|
MK III Target (4 Barrel, .22 LR) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
|
MK III Target (6 Barrel, .22 LR) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
|
MK III Target (4 Barrel, .22 WMR) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
|
MK III Target (6 Barrel, .22 WMR) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
|
MK V Whitetailer (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
19 |
|
MK V Whitetailer (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
16 |
Colt Viper
Notes: The Viper
was introduced in 1977 as an alloy-framed version of the Police Positive
Special. Though it was built until 1984, actual production numbers were low and
the original Colt Viper is a rare Colt revolver today, much sought by collectors
of Colt Snake guns. Other than nickel or blued variants, there were no variants
of the Original Colt Viper; all were 4-inch-barreled revolvers chambered in .38
Special. Being a variant of the Police Positive Special, the original Viper has
a shrouded ejector rod and checkered walnut grip.
In 2024, Colt
introduced a new Viper. Though the
name is the same, the new Viper is a different revolver than the original Viper
and the only thing that is the same is the name.
The new Viper is a .357-firing gun with a barrel of 3 or 4.25 inches, and
is made from stainless steel and therefore much heavier than the original Viper.
|
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Colt Viper |
.38 Special |
0.67 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$167 |
|
Colt New Viper (3 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum or .38 Special |
0.76 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$167 |
|
Colt New Viper (4.25 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum or .38 Special |
0.82 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$180 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
Colt Viper |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
7 |
|
Colt New Viper (3 Barrel, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
4 |
|
Colt New Viper (3 Barrel, .38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
4 |
|
Colt New Viper (4.25 Barrel, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
8 |
|
Colt New Viper (4.25 Barrel, .38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |