

The Colt SAA “Peacemaker” revolver is a famous piece of Americana. Its design has influenced the production of numerous other models from other companies. The revolver was popular with ranchers, lawmen, and outlaws alike, but as of the early 21st century, models are mostly bought by collectors and re-enactors.

Colt has cancelled its production twice, but brought it back due to popular demand. Its overall appearance has remained consistent since 1873. The Colt SAA has been offered in over 30 different calibers and various barrel lengths. government service revolver trials of 1872 by Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company-today’s Colt’s Manufacturing Company-and was adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. The Colt Single Action Army, also known as the Single Action Army, SAA, Model P, Peacemaker and M1873, is a single-action hand gun with a revolving cylinder (a revolver) holding six metallic cartridges.
