I'm not a single-action guy...but...

CajunBass · April 10, 2021, 09:01 AM

I guess I'll make an exception for this one. I saw it at my LGS a few days ago, had them put it on "hold" for me while I checked it out. I called back the next day and told them I wasn't going to get it, put it back on the shelf. When I told my wife she told me she wasn't going to listen to me whine and cry about how I should have bought that gun...now go get it.

So I did.

A USFA, SAA, in 45 Colt, with a 4 5/8" barrel. I knew these were supposed to be one of the finest single-action revolvers made "back in the day." I thought they wanted top dollar for it ($1300) but I've since learned that actually is a pretty good price for one of these. Especially in what appears to be unfired outside the factory, with box, papers, cloth bag, the works condition. That certainly doesn't happen to me every day. I was even able to get a 50 round box of 45 Colt ammo at the same time, for less than the cost of the gun.

So without further ado, welcome the newest member of my safe family...

The little envelope with the spent cartridge in the box says April of 2006. I have since verified that it is an all American made one (apparently they used some Uberti parts earlier).

And yes. I do plan to shoot it. Someone will ask.

pete2 · April 10, 2021, 09:17 AM

That thing may be purttier than my 1979 Colt.

Hawg · April 10, 2021, 10:03 AM

That's a beauty.

**Aguila Blanca** · April 10, 2021, 10:15 AM

That's a great find.

I don't remember the exact date, but I suspect that 2006 was not very long before USFA went off the rails and then folded.

Kreyzhorse · April 10, 2021, 04:39 PM

That is a hell of a gun Sir!

Siggy-06 · April 10, 2021, 07:14 PM

Haven’t seen one of those in a few years. Good find and price!

Carl the Floor Walker · April 10, 2021, 07:36 PM

Beautiful! Nice find! Congrats!

Ifishsum · April 10, 2021, 08:01 PM

Guess you are a single action guy now! I've always been one but that example would probably convert anyone with a pulse....nice hogleg!

ms6852 · April 10, 2021, 08:03 PM

Congratulations and an incredible fine. I always wanted one back in the day, could never afford them than. Now that I can buy anything they are not available or hard to find. Again congratulations .

shurshot · April 11, 2021, 06:37 PM

Very nice find!

2wheelwander · April 11, 2021, 07:35 PM

Uhhhh I see you whining and crying that you actually bought the thing. I'll be happy to give you a 10% premium over your cost. Yeah, I'm a giver!!!

Seriously, a very nice SAA there. I'd have jumped all over that gun. Great score!!!

rclark · April 12, 2021, 08:09 PM

Very nice. USFA had a good reputation at the time. Looks like it will be a good shoot'n iron for you...

highpower3006 · April 14, 2021, 09:24 AM

That thing is pretty.

I am also not a single action guy, but I do like Colts and ever since I traded off my Colt FSS a few years back I have been looking for another to replace it. A couple of weeks ago I stumbled onto a 1961 vintage .45 Colt SAA for a smoking deal (significantly under a grand) and I just couldn't pass it up. It looked like it was used as a cowboy action shooters gun and has enough finish wear so that I have no problem shooting it.

lordvader · April 14, 2021, 01:03 PM

That is one beautiful pistol. I don't have a SAA, but have always wanted one. That picture just makes me want one even more.

Straitshot · April 15, 2021, 09:36 PM

Excellent find and a great price. It is a 4 3/4" barrel. Ruger Vaquero's are 4 5/8". You will get years of pleasure shooting it. If you have never owned a SAA when you bring it to half cock to load, always take it to full cock before lowering the hammer. You will avoid making a drag line on the cylinder if you always take it to full cock before lowering the hammer.

I would have bought it in a heart beat.

rodfac · April 16, 2021, 07:06 AM

That's the best case hardening I've ever seen....what a SAA! Rod

shurshot · April 16, 2021, 08:26 AM

Very nice! Great price too!!!

Armybrat · April 16, 2021, 04:12 PM

Good thing you have a smart wife!

Ricklin · April 16, 2021, 04:25 PM

I am a sucker for case coloring, that one is esp. nice.

bedbugbilly · April 16, 2021, 07:15 PM

That is one nice revolver . . . I believe you owe your wive SEVERAL nice evenings out!

CajunBass · April 17, 2021, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bedbugbilly

That is one nice revolver . . . I believe you owe your wive SEVERAL nice evenings out!

Good grief. We went to dinner at my old girlfriends house just last night.

What more could she want?

Montana Jon · April 20, 2021, 10:10 PM

Very nice indeed

April 10, 2021, 09:01 AM	#1
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	I'm not a single-action guy...but... I guess I'll make an exception for this one. I saw it at my LGS a few days ago, had them put it on "hold" for me while I checked it out. I called back the next day and told them I wasn't going to get it, put it back on the shelf. When I told my wife she told me she wasn't going to listen to me whine and cry about how I should have bought that gun...now go get it. So I did. A USFA, SAA, in 45 Colt, with a 4 5/8" barrel. I knew these were supposed to be one of the finest single-action revolvers made "back in the day." I thought they wanted top dollar for it ($1300) but I've since learned that actually is a pretty good price for one of these. Especially in what appears to be unfired outside the factory, with box, papers, cloth bag, the works condition. That certainly doesn't happen to me every day. I was even able to get a 50 round box of 45 Colt ammo at the same time, for less than the cost of the gun. So without further ado, welcome the newest member of my safe family... The little envelope with the spent cartridge in the box says April of 2006. I have since verified that it is an all American made one (apparently they used some Uberti parts earlier). And yes. I do plan to shoot it. Someone will ask. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

April 10, 2021, 10:15 AM	#4
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	That's a great find. I don't remember the exact date, but I suspect that 2006 was not very long before USFA went off the rails and then folded. __________________ NRA Life Member / Certified Instructor NRA Chief RSO / CMP RSO 1911 Certified Armorer Jeepaholic

April 10, 2021, 04:39 PM	#5
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	That is a hell of a gun Sir! __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

April 10, 2021, 07:14 PM	#6
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	Haven’t seen one of those in a few years. Good find and price! __________________ Flicks just like a lighter, just a different kind of fire.

April 10, 2021, 08:03 PM	#9
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	Congratulations and an incredible fine. I always wanted one back in the day, could never afford them than. Now that I can buy anything they are not available or hard to find. Again congratulations . __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

April 10, 2021, 09:17 AM	#2
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	That thing may be purttier than my 1979 Colt.

April 10, 2021, 10:03 AM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,190	That's a beauty.

April 10, 2021, 07:36 PM	#7
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	Beautiful! Nice find! Congrats!

April 10, 2021, 08:01 PM	#8
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	Guess you are a single action guy now! I've always been one but that example would probably convert anyone with a pulse....nice hogleg!

April 11, 2021, 06:37 PM	#10
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	Very nice find!

April 11, 2021, 07:35 PM	#11
2wheelwander Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2018 Posts: 539	Uhhhh I see you whining and crying that you actually bought the thing. I'll be happy to give you a 10% premium over your cost. Yeah, I'm a giver!!! Seriously, a very nice SAA there. I'd have jumped all over that gun. Great score!!!

April 12, 2021, 08:09 PM	#12
rclark Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 2,622	Very nice. USFA had a good reputation at the time. Looks like it will be a good shoot'n iron for you... __________________ A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king.

April 14, 2021, 09:24 AM	#13
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,220	That thing is pretty. I am also not a single action guy, but I do like Colts and ever since I traded off my Colt FSS a few years back I have been looking for another to replace it. A couple of weeks ago I stumbled onto a 1961 vintage .45 Colt SAA for a smoking deal (significantly under a grand) and I just couldn't pass it up. It looked like it was used as a cowboy action shooters gun and has enough finish wear so that I have no problem shooting it.

April 14, 2021, 01:03 PM	#14
lordvader Member Join Date: September 30, 2015 Posts: 86	That is one beautiful pistol. I don't have a SAA, but have always wanted one. That picture just makes me want one even more.

April 15, 2021, 09:36 PM	#15
Straitshot Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2011 Location: West Texas Posts: 199	Excellent find and a great price. It is a 4 3/4" barrel. Ruger Vaquero's are 4 5/8". You will get years of pleasure shooting it. If you have never owned a SAA when you bring it to half cock to load, always take it to full cock before lowering the hammer. You will avoid making a drag line on the cylinder if you always take it to full cock before lowering the hammer. I would have bought it in a heart beat.

April 16, 2021, 07:06 AM	#16
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,624	That's the best case hardening I've ever seen....what a SAA! Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

April 16, 2021, 08:26 AM	#17
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	Very nice! Great price too!!!

April 16, 2021, 04:12 PM	#18
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 976	Good thing you have a smart wife!

April 16, 2021, 04:25 PM	#19
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,013	Wow I am a sucker for case coloring, that one is esp. nice. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

April 16, 2021, 07:15 PM	#20
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,287	That is one nice revolver . . . I believe you owe your wive SEVERAL nice evenings out! __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

April 20, 2021, 10:10 PM	#22
Montana Jon Member Join Date: August 24, 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 25	Very nice indeed