Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army

Serial Number: 341099

Year of Manufacture: 1921

Caliber: .32-20 Winchester

Action Type: Single Action Side Loading-Gate Revolver

Barrel Length: 4 3/4"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch integral to the topstrap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered hard rubber with Rampant Colt at their tops. The inside of each panel has the serial number hand-scribed. The grips have a few scattered minor nicks. The checkering is well defined with good detail in the colts. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine-Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original, matching numbered parts.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There are infrequent spots of minor erosion in the bore, mostly toward the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8-9/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 92% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most leading edges. There is minor handling wear in the grip areas. There are some light nicks and scratches most notable on the cylinder. There is infrequent minor oxidation, mostly on and around the cylinder. The action shows operational wear, including turn-wear on the cylinder. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good-Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be needed to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: Colt’s Single Action Army is, perhaps more than any other, an iconic American pistol. It was the U.S. issue sidearm for the last two decades of the 19th century, used by pioneers, outlaws and lawmen across the expanding nation, and captivated audiences on the silver screen and television. Produced for nearly a century and a half, they are still being made, today! This example is a 1st Generation Single Action Army made in 1921, quite late in 1st Generation production. The revolver is in Very Good-Fine condition, retaining the great majority of its original finish, a nice bore and strong mechanics. Any 1st Generation SAA would make a great addition to a Colt collection, and this 20th Century example should be no exception. At more than 100 years old, it is still in great mechanical shape and is a beautiful example of a Single Action Army with lots of case color left on the frame and hammer. Please see our photos and good luck!