I'll try to put a bracket on it: The very early 3rds with an SA suffix are fine and compare well to late 2nd gens in quality if not features like the trigger guard bevel, cyl base pin bushimg, et.el. The SA46XXX to SA05XXX range 1981-86, is about the peak of the worst period. They may help you decide to realize a lot of profitt on it and replace with another Colt or just decide to keep it and shoot it. These are the things I tell everyone considering a Colt SAA purchase. The grip frame 'ears' around the hammer are a little flattened and don't match the curve of the hammer base, but not untypical for that vintage. That looks like a pretty darned nice one. You can find Rugers the same vintage as yours and replace it anytime if you want down the road. I think you did the right thing by getting it! It was a bargain.
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