Make: Uberti

Model: 1873 SAA, Model P "Old Model"

Serial#: 123083

Year of Manufacture: Modern

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Single-Action Revolver with 6-Round Cylinder, Loading Gate, and Ejector

Barrel Length: 5.5"

Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a quarter-circle blade fixed at the muzzle. The rear sight is a v-notch integral to the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one piece smooth English walnut. There is no handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel Plated

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. There is light fouling. There are carbon rings on the front of the cylinder. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: The revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout. There is light operational wear. There are a few minor scratches. There is a thin intermittent turn line. There are carbon rings on the face of the cylinder. The markings remain clear. The screwheads are sharp. Overall, the revolver is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The single action trigger is crisp. The cylinder locks with no play on each chamber. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box Paperwork and Accessories: This revolver comes with a John Taffin Collection Certificate of Authenticity.

Our Assessment: This John Taffin Collection Uberti 1873 SAA Cattleman is a handsome nickel-plated single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt, featuring a classic 5.5" barrel, fixed sights, and a smooth one-piece walnut grip. It remains in Excellent condition with about 99% of its original finish, only light operational wear, minor scratches, a thin turn line, and carbon rings on the cylinder face.

The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly with a crisp single-action trigger and tight cylinder lockup on each chamber. Included is a John Taffin Collection Certificate of Authenticity, adding desirable provenance and collector appeal.