45 Colt cartridge, a “Colt Frontier” model was also produced chambered in. The CO2 replica presented here is the 1873 “Artillery” model, also with a 5 ½ inch barrel, but distinguished from the Bisley in that the latter featured a wider trigger and hammer spur and different shape grips.Īn interesting point is that whilst all true “Single Action Army” or “SAA” revolvers were chambered for the. Various models were produced in what would become known as the “First Generation” of these pistols (1873 – 1941) including the “Cavalry” model with a 7 ½ inch barrel, the “Bisley” with a 5 ½ inch barrel and the “Civilian” or “Gunfighter” with a 4 ½ inch barrel. Along with the Smith & Wesson Model 3 “Schofield” it was to replace another pistol made by Samuel Colt, the Model 1860 percussion revolver. 45” - was first adopted by the United States Army in 1873. Was it worth the wait? Let’s take a look…Ī detailed description of the history and development of the Colt Single Action Army revolver has been written by Steve and may be found in the Classic Handguns section (a link to which is provided at the end of this review).Īrguably one of the most famous pistols of all time, the Colt Single Action Army - also known as the “Peacemaker” or simply “Colt.
No surprise then that when Umarex launched a replica of the Colt SAA in 2015 there was a great deal of interest from both replica collectors and shooters.
It has been a long wait for a replica of the iconic Colt Single Action Army revolver which not only looks right but is also a capable shooter.