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Colt Single Action Army .45 Colt 5.5-inch 3rd Gen

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Colt SAA 3rd Generation Artillery-length 5.5-inch in .45 Colt. Current production, popular with cowboy action shooters.

Type: Revolver

Action: Single-Action

Caliber: .45 Colt

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1976, USA

Weight: 37.5 oz

Overall length: 11"

Status: Active

Intended use: Collector, Cowboy Action