An American Icon
In 1873 no one involved in the development of Colt’s new “Strap Pistol” or members of the U.S. Army who tested it could have possibly dreamed this revolver would forever be an American icon. That it did as Colt’s Single Action Army, and now 150 years later, it not only remains one of the most recognizable and copied firearms worldwide but has remained in Colt’s production. Keep in mind, that’s less about 17 years of non-production between 1st and 2nd Generations (1941-1956) and 2nd and 3rd Generations (1974-1976).
Source: americanhandgunner.com