[Oddjob]

For you SAA experts, I am told that 3rd. Gen saa's were numbered with the sa in front or following the #'s. I can't remember which is which now. My question is where did the SxxxxxxxA numbers come from and when. Ive looked everywhere on the net for any information. Thanks, Oddjob.

 

[Flint]

SAA numbers

I believe the SxxxxxA nubers are "4th generation" numbers.

 

[44 Man]

According to Mike Ventrino in his book "Shooting Colt single actions"; First generation were SAxxxxx to 1940/Second generation guns were xxxxxSA till # 74000SA/ Third generation guns started at 80000SA until 99999 was reached then went back to SAxxxxx until it too reached SA99999 in 1994 then they split the S and the A. His book was printed in 1995 and at that time Colt had made over 540,000 SSA's! Pretty popular gun ain't it! Good Shooting. 44 Man :grin:

 

[razmuz]

Third Generation

My third generation # is SA15968 if that helps you any.

 

[submarine vet]

My first generation is a six digit number without SA.

 

[Dezertyote]

Hi to all,
I'm in need of some help please. A friend of mine has a 1st generation Colt, serial # is in the 18,000s. The ole boy is in financial distress.The revolver has been in the family for quite some time, and he's looking to find a fair market value. If any of you folks could head me in the right direction I'd be greatfull. I'm a predator call collector not a colt collector, I wouldn't know were to start. So I told him I'd post it in a hand gun forum where there might be people that know a lot more and point us in the right direction... I have digital pictures of the gun if that helps, but I dont know how to post them on the forum.
My email addy is..... [email protected]

I thank you for any help... Bud