The Colt Single Action Army has a legendary place in American firearms history. For collectors and discerning shooters, provenance, condition, and originality determine true value — and few pieces combine all three the way this presentation-grade revolver does.

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY (SAA)

This specific FIRST GEN Pre-War/Post-War example was assembled after WWII from pre-war manufactured parts and presented in 1948 by Colt’s vice president to a U.S. Ordnance official. It is one of only 162 produced in this configuration and one of only 41 presented by the Colt factory that year, making it exceptionally rare. Shop this product

Historical provenance and documentation

Documentation is central to collector confidence. Factory records tie this revolver to a two-gun shipment dated May 26, 1948 and identify it as delivered to a Colt vice president for presentation to a U.S. Ordnance Department official. Included original shipping/packing lists, the factory letter charging the firearm to “Arms Selling Expense,” the original numbered Colt box, factory test target and bore brush all reinforce chain-of-custody and originality.

Markings, assembly, and condition

The barrel features the one-line Hartford address on top and “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL” on the left. The frame shows patent-date lines and a Rampant Colt, with a triangle proof and “F” on the left of the trigger guard indicating factory inspection and assembly by a master gunsmith. Matching assembly number “322” and matching full serials on frame, trigger guard, and back strap confirm correct assembly. Most important for collectors: other than factory test fires, this revolver is unfired and like new.

Caliber relevance

The barrel marking identifies .38 Special, a historically common chambering for Colt SAAs post-war. .38 Special is known for manageable recoil, reliable feeding in single-action revolvers, and suitability for target shooting and historical display—appropriate for a presentation piece intended for official use.

Collector value and price

Offered at $27,450.99, this Colt SAA sits near the top of any serious collection due to rarity, presentation provenance, matching numbers, original packing, and unfired condition. For museums or private collections seeking an authenticated presentation Colt, this example represents an exceptional documented acquisition. View product details and pricing

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