Limited Colt SAA Revolvers in Classic Calibers
Colt Single Action Army revolver fans take note: Talo Distributors Inc announced they are now selling a limited run of new revolvers chambered for the classic .32-20 WCF cartridge.
According to information posted on Talo’s website, Colt’s Manufacturing made a limited run of SAA revolvers for the company. This specific one is limited to 50 guns and will be heading out to the wholesalers shortly.
The gun is finished in royal blue and has wooden stocks. This SAA has a 5.5″ barrel. No pricing information was provided by Talo. Since this revolver is a limited run that was likely made by the Colt Custom Shop, I would expect them to retail for more than the standard SAA guns. Standard Colt SAA revolvers chambered for the .357 Magnum and .45 Colt start at $1,799.
Although Talo did not release much information on the guns, the phrasing of its announcement makes me thing there could be other calibers released after this one. Classic cartridges like the .38-40 WCF and .44-40 WCF could generate significant interest. Of course, if all runs are limited to just 50 units, there would not have to be a lot of demand to quickly sell through them.
The .32-30 WCF cartridge was introduced as a black powder cartridge in the early 1880’s. In addition to revolvers, lever action rifles were also made to chamber the cartridge.
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One of my local gun stores has a couple three Winchester .32-20s from the early 20th Century sitting around that no one really wants. It really was the first true poodle (or coyote) shooter, since it wasn't really good for much else. The rifles produce about 1200 fps, the revolver of course less, with an 85 grain bullet, not significantly different that a .36 caliber Colt pistol with its 80 grain ball. I have to assume that it was a popular round back in the day because cowboys did a lot more varminting that hunting with their rifles and pistols, but today the .32 H7R mag or the .327 federal provide a lot more performance.
I assume that these are intended for the cowboy action shooting crowd, but at a price tag north of $2 grand, I wonder how many will be tempted. I have heard that most of those guys reload--and the .32-20 cartridge is kind of a pain because the case is so thin.
I would like a 32-20 Colt SAA but I'd prefer the 7 1/2 inch barrel.