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The US Pre-War

The US Pre-War™ offers an Old Armory Bone Case™ and Armory Blue™ finish, re creating the classic gun made at the Colt Armory during 1st Generation production. The US Pre War features the correct use of assembly number in hidden places and an original serial number from 1st Generation production. You can choose to replicate an original SAA in your collection! Original Colt SAA caliber offerings and unique polish techniques re-created by USFA to build these fine heirlooms showcase the work of our Armory Workmen.

Were you born 100 years too Late?

The US Pre-War™ re-creates guns built at Colt’s Armory between 1873-1941 before WWII. This is the end of 1st Generation Production “under the blue Dome,” the last serial number was 357,859.

USFA brings back to life some forgotten knowledge that makes the US Pre-War™ the Best of the Best. With certain options you can recreate an original gun from history or your personal collection - even down to the serial number as many of our customers have done. Retire your old Colt and commission USFA to build a replacement. A Historical Letter is available to document your gun.

Rest assured that every effort will be used in our full capacity to provide you with the best, most historic experience possible for you and your fine gun.

“Near-perfect rendition of the Peacemaker”

“USFA's "Pre War" Single Action … is an exquisitely-executed reproduction of the classic Colt SAA. USFA's Pre War SAA is all but indistinguishable from the venerable (and expensive) Second Generation Colt. The United States Firearms Single Action …, American made in the old Colt factory at Hartford, is a near-perfect rendition of the traditional Peacemaker. The USFA Pre War Single Action … is a near-perfect reproduction of the original Colt. If anything, it is better than the original!” – Mike Cumpston, GunBlast.com.
Read the full review here...

“Colt should get USFA to
make their single-actions”
– Guns of the Old West

“…has to be one of the finest replica Colts I've ever examined. Essentially, it's one of the Pre-War model revolvers subject to a very professional high polish finish and fitted up as well as anything I've ever had the pleasure to pull a trigger on. Exhibiting all the characteristics of a genuine Pre-War Colt, the fit and finish left nothing to complain about.

Colt should get USFA to make their single-actions. There, I said it. In my opinion, this made-in-the-U.S. hogleg is nicer than anything that's come from the Colt factory in a long time.” – Guns of the Old West, Summer 2004.
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The U.S. Pre-War ~ Specifications

Caliber:

Barrel Length:

Stocks:

US Hard Rubber
Genuine Elephant Ivory (+$660.00)
Traditional Stag (the real thing) (+$425.00)
Tru-Ivory™ Two-Piece - Natural White (+$250.00)
Tru-Ivory™ Two-Piece - Slightly Aged (+$250.00)
Tru-Ivory™ Two-Piece - Ultra Aged (Antique) (+$250.00)
Smooth Standard American Walnut One-Piece (+$250.00)
Smooth Standard American Walnut Two-Piece (+$170.00)
Smooth Fancy Grade European Walnut One-Piece (+$300.00)
Smooth Fancy Grade European Walnut Two-Piece (+$270.00)
Wood Checkering (Diamond Pattern) (+$200.00)
Oversized Grips {Elongated} Checkered Standard American Walnut (+$395.00)

Finish:	Bone Case & Blue

Frame Style:	Cross pin frame features Square Notch Rear, Square Front Blade Black powder frame features ‘V’ Notch Rear with Blade Front

Sights:	Square Notch Rear, Square Front Blade ‘V’ Notch Rear with Blade Front

Engraving:	No Engraving Armory Grade A 25% (+$680.00) Armory Grade B 50% (+$985.00) Armory Grade C 75% (+$1,245.00) Armory Grade D 100% (+$1,500.00) Master Grade A 25% (+$1,110.00) Master Grade B 50% (+$2,465.00) Master Grade C 75% (+$3,575.00) Master Grade D 100% (+$4,895.00)

Optional Dual Cham- berings:	45 Colt - 45 ACP {Automatic} (+$210.00) 44 Special - 44 WCF (+$210.00) 38 Special - 357 Magnum (+$210.00) 38 WCF - 41 Colt (+$210.00)

Optional extras:	Signature on Backstrap (max 12 characters) (+$240.00) Initials or Monogram (price on request) Special serial number (+$135.00) Consecutive Numbered Guns (+$100.00) Fire Blue Appointments (+$110.00) Historic Letter (+$50.00)

The U.S. Pre-War comes standard with Color Case Hammer.

Your Price: $1,270.00

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A rare model by collectors standards, the US Pre-War™ can be made more rare with the inclusion of an extra cylinder chambered for the same gun. This remarkable feat of engineering is possible because the major bore diameter of the barrel is exactly the same for both cartridges.

Colt introduced the 45 Automatic Colt Pistol Cartridge {45 ACP} in 1905. Colt started offering this chambering in 1924, only 24 were ever made. USFA makes it possible to achieve a rare gun of the 1920’s with the fitting of an extra 45 ACP cylinder to your gun.