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Colt Single Action Army 5 1/2" .38 Special SN:357217 MFG:1939

  • Caliber: 38 Special
  • Finish: Blue and Case Hardened
  • Serial Number: 357217
  • Year: 1939

This Colt Single Action Army Revolver was produced in 1939 and is chambered in .38 Special.  It has a 5.5" barrel and is wearing a set of Colt factory rubber grips.

This particular Colt was modified by the King Gun Sight Company.  The King Gun Sight company was located on 171-3 Second Street in San Francisco California.  They were known for their aftermarket gun sight's and other part enhancements.

The modifications on this Colt SAA include; King Ramp-Red-Bead-Reflector Front Sight ($5 option), King Mico-metered Adjusting Rear Sight ($10 option), King Cockeyed Hammer ($5 option), King Short Action ($10 option). King would charge an extra $20 for Gunsmithing to install all the listed options.  The modifications would have totaled $50 over the revolver’s purchase price of $37 at the time it was produced.