Make: Colt

Model: Sheriff's Model Single Action Army, 3rd Generation

Serial Number: SA39420

Year of Manufacture: 1980, ATF C&R "Colt, Sheriffs Model revolver, cal.'s .44 and .45."

Caliber: .44-40 Winchester (WCF)

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Barrel Length: 3"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square groove in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with rampant colt in oval at top and American eagle at bottom. The interior of each panel has "39420" hand-scribed. The grips show little in the way of handling wear, but have a few light scuffs and scratches. The checkering is well defined and there is good detail in the colts and eagles. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original, numbers match.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor marks, mostly around the outside of the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a faux-wood cardboard Colt box with serial-matching label, two-piece styrofoam inserts, and factory paperwork including manual.

Our Assessment: Colt’s Model 1873, the Single Action Army, is the "gun that won the west", perhaps the most iconic handgun of all time. For nearly 150 years, the gun has been produced in a variety of configurations, finishes and calibers. This revolver is a beauty to behold and one of the finest single action revolvers ever produced. It is a Colt Sheriff’s model in Excellent condition with 98% of its original blue and case color finish, a bright bore with sharp rifling and strong mechanics. We don't like saying "unfired" here, but there's no overt sign that the revolver has actually been fired outside of factory testing. With a 3" barrel, no ejector rod assembly, and cylinder chambered for the classic .44-40 Winchester cartridge, this is a classy revolver from muzzle to butt. Made in 1980, it comes with its original box. Any Colt Sheriff's model would be a nice addition to a collection, this revolver's high condition only enhances its value. Please see our photos and good luck!