The Single-Action Army Revolver was produced in several forms and many calibers from 1872 to 1940, with production totalling about 350,000 pieces. As its introduction coincided with the settlement of the "Wild" West, the name "Frontier Six-Shooter" were popularized. Made for both military and civilian use, most were produced in 45 caliber. This non-firing replica carries the star of Texas on the wooden grip, commemorating the pistols made by the manufacturer for the Texas Rangers. The Colt Single Action Army revolver, aka Colt Peacemaker was designed for the US cavalry by Colt's Manufacturing Company and adopted in 1873. It is a single action revolver safely holding 5 rounds with an empty chamber under the hammer. It was one of the most famous pistols of the old west. The Colt Single Action Army handgun (also known as the Colt Peacemaker, Single Action Army or SAA, Colt .45 and sometimes as The Equalizer or Colt Peacekeeper) is a single action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six rounds. It was designed for the US government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt's Manufacturing Company and adopted as the standard military service revolver. The Single Action Army became available in standard barrel lengths of 4¾", 5½" as well as the Cavalry standard, original 7½". The shorter barreled revolvers are sometimes called the "Civilian" or "Gunfighter" model (4¾") and the Artillery Model (5½ 1/2"). In practice, the customer could order just about any barrel length and combination of basic features and finish. KEY FEATURES: MEASUREMENTS: Item not permitted in Canada |
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