Colt Buntline Special .45 Colt Revolver – 12″ Barrel – Blue Finish & Color-Case Receiver – Vintage Black Grips – Tuned by Alan B. Harton – SN SA16646 (3rd Gen)
This is a Colt Single Action Army “Buntline Special”
chambered in .45 Colt, featuring the classic 12″ barrel, traditional blued finish, and color-case-hardened receiver. It wears original factory black grips
with minimal handling wear, and the frame displays a developing plum patina
that enhances its vintage character. Expertly tuned by Alan B. Harton
of Single Action Service, this revolver delivers both aesthetic appeal and refined handling.
Please see specifications below and all pictures for accurate depiction of this revolver.
Specifications:
Manufacturer:
Colt
Model:
Single Action Army “Buntline Special” (12″ barrel)
Caliber:.45 Colt
Capacity:
6 rounds
Barrel Length:
12″
Finish:
Blued barrel and frame; color-cased receiver
Sights:
Fixed blade front, groove rear
Grips:
Original factory black hard rubber
Custom Work:
Tuned action by Alan B. Harton
Serial Number:
SA16646
Production Era:Third Generation
Colt SAA (serial prefix “SA” indicates 1978–1993 production)
Mechanically well-tuned with smooth action and crisp lockup. The blue finish is strong overall, with light, scattered wear on the barrel and mainspring housing and a slight patina forming on the frame. Alan Harton’s tuning enhances both function and value. Grips remain original and in great shape.
Collector Notes
Buntline Special Variants:
Colt officially produced 12″ barrel Buntlines during the Third-Generation era as a Custom Shop offering.
Third Generation Identification:
Serial numbers beginning with “80,000SA” in 1976 through “99,999SA” in 1978, followed by “SA01001” to “SA99999” from 1978 to 1993, classify this revolver definitively as Third-Generation.
Custom Excellence:
Harton’s tuning and the developing patina merge collector-grade appearance with reliable single-action performance.
FFL Required
An FFL is required for shipment. Please email a copy of your FFL with the product name in the subject line to: info@tylergunworks.com
