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After searching for a Colt SAA 45 for several years, I’ve finally found one. An old friend that runs a small gun shop called me and said “a lady walked into the store with this Colt in a shoebox and she wanted to sell it”. Her story was that her late husband bought it new in the 70’s and never fired it. During a move she threw out the original box and stuffed it in a shoebox. She told my friend she wanted to sell the gun to someone that would enjoy it as much as her husband did. Even though he never shot it. After a few phone conversations we settled on a price. Now I have to decide on a good holster to purchase. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/galleries/15199329#Post15199329
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Is the serial number xxxxxSA or SxxxxxA ?
If it ends in SA; its a second generation, and likely be worth much more unfired.
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xxxxxSA. I haven’t fired it yet but plan to this week.
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The photos of xxxxxSA will take your breath away. xxxxxSA absolutely needs to be carried in good leather and allowed to speak.
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Nice. I just bought a like-new, 5.5," 3rd Gen in .45 Colt at the start of the year. Here's your pictures: ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/137407.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/137408.jpeg)
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Thanks for posting the pictures.
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Nice gun! Looking awesome! Holster questions should be answered by El Paso Saddlery Company. I would go for a 1930 Austin.
If you remove the grips you may find the serial number of the gun scratched inside the panels. And if a second generation gun the cylinder bushing is removable and there must also be a kind of a serial number or a part of it stamped into the loading gate.
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I have been looking for year for a 2nd Gen or proper 3rd Gen and decided on a Standard Manufacturing SA in 45 Colt. I wasn't chasing future collectability, just quality and wish I still had my USFA Flattop Target 44 Special/Russian that I gave $1250 for with fancy, checkered English Walnut grips. My Standard Manufacturing Firearms is impeccable in every way. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/n758RTR.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/mLcMR4A.jpg)
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That is very nice to say the least. They make damn good ones.
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I have been looking for year for a 2nd Gen or proper 3rd Gen and decided on a Standard Manufacturing SA in 45 Colt. I wasn't chasing future collectability, just quality and wish I still had my USFA Flattop Target 44 Special/Russian that I gave $1250 for with fancy, checkered English Walnut grips. My Standard Manufacturing Firearms is impeccable in every way. Which is better Ed?
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Nice all around, gentlemen.
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I have been looking for year for a 2nd Gen or proper 3rd Gen and decided on a Standard Manufacturing SA in 45 Colt. I wasn't chasing future collectability, just quality and wish I still had my USFA Flattop Target 44 Special/Russian that I gave $1250 for with fancy, checkered English Walnut grips. My Standard Manufacturing Firearms is impeccable in every way. The timed screws are a nice touch. Without looking any further, I know I can expect to find a quality firearm.
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I have been looking for year for a 2nd Gen or proper 3rd Gen and decided on a Standard Manufacturing SA in 45 Colt. I wasn't chasing future collectability, just quality and wish I still had my USFA Flattop Target 44 Special/Russian that I gave $1250 for with fancy, checkered English Walnut grips. My Standard Manufacturing Firearms is impeccable in every way. That is a looker ! looks like nice fitting between the grip frame and frame. Great case colors too.
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