Make: Colt

Model: Single Action Army, 1st Generation

Serial Number: 348018

Year of Manufacture: 1925

Caliber: .38-40 WCF (Winchester Center-Fire)

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Barrel Length: 7 1/2”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is an aftermarket one-piece checkered walnut. The grip has minor handling wear with only a few light marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Fine-plus condition as not original to the gun.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original, serial and assembly numbers are matching.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some light erosion in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 20% of its metal finish. Most of the blued finish is worn to white with some finish remaining in protected areas. Similarly, much of the case color has muted with some areas showing polishing and stronger finish in protected areas. Some worn areas are going to a light patina. There is infrequent minor surface erosion. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Good 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: None.

Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the first world war and captivating audiences on the silver screen. This example is a late 1st Generation Single Action Army made in 1925 and chambered for .38-40 Winchester. It is in Good condition, retaining about 20% of its original metal finish, a strong bore, and good mechanics. The grips have been replaced with an aftermarket one-piece checkered walnut. This is an honest example of a revolver which likely saw use and carry through some trying times in America. Any 1st Generation SAA would make a great addition to a Colt collection, and this inter-war example should be no exception. Please see our photos and good luck!