By 1876 the Colt SAA was being offered in additional calibers for civilian and foreign military sales. It is sometimes referred to as the Colt .45, and should not be confused with .45 ACP ammunition or the M1911 semi-automatic pistol. This item NOT eligible for our “UNDER THE TREE GUARANTEE”. Grip Make: Colt. Although many modern reproductions, such as those made by Beretta, utilize a transfer-bar safety which prevents such an accidental discharge, many people still choose to load only 5 cartridges for the sake of historical accuracy. Another historical military SAA revolver is the Artillery Model. Grip Configuration: Ambi Grip Material/Finish: black composite. Fun fact: If you're from Arizona, wear your Peacemaker with pride since it's actually the State's official firearm! The manufacturer only allows us to sell this item to individuals they consider to be "Qualified Professionals". If you are a fan of the Old West this is a must have for your collection. United States And now you can shoot an authentic Colt, without the expense or kick of the .45. Lawrence ("of Arabia") had a special fondness for this weapon, because it saved his life during one of his pre-World War I trips to Mesopotamia; he was jumped by an Arab bandit who stole the gun and tried to kill Lawrence, but Lawrence's assailant couldn't because he did not understand the revolver mechanism. The result was the solid frame Single Action Army. It is sometimes referred to as the Colt .45, and should not be confused with .45 ACP ammunition or the M1911 semi-automatic pistol. By adding this item to your Wish List, Great job by buds as usual. Especially valuable, often going for well over $10,000, are the OWA and the Nettleton Single Action Army Colts. Enter your email address to receive our best deals and other store updates. Perfect is a word that truly fits this gun. It was issued to the rear-echelon troops, artillerymen, and such during the Spanish-American war period. Just like the Colt 1911 it is near impossible to improve this gun. All Rights Reserved. Beautiful piece of history. by the title and description on this page before you place your order. Other name(s) Standard .45 ACP ammunition is regulated to under 21,000 lbf/in² (145 MPa), while .45 Colt must be kept under 14,000 lbf/in² (97 MPa) to be safe in older guns. This places a “Reserve Order” for an out of stock item. However, because there is no mechanism which prevents a round from discharging a loaded chamber if the hammer is struck forcibly, five rounds are usually loaded. Both the Nettleton and OWA Colts have the cartouche (OWA or HN) on the left side of the wood grip. Single Action Army. In 1873, Colt’s single-action Army (SAA) revolver became the Army’s standard sidearm. A number of "near clones" of the Colt SAA have appeared which mimic the size and feel of the SAA while offering a modern transfer bar ignition system similar to modern Double Action (DA) revolvers. Free Shipping Offer only applies to specially marked items. Click HERE to login. Buds will always try to restock firearms, especially "high demand" ones as quickly as possible. Technical specifications I have been on the waiting list for years and the wait was worth it. This gun shipped to St. Joseph, MO on Jan. 2, 1931:The Colt Peacemaker pictured here is a "First Generation" gun chambered in .45 caliber. Find the best .45 Long Colt single-action revolvers from a variety of top manufacturers at the lowest prices, in stock and ready to ship to you! The cartridge lived up to its promise.