Colt Single Action Army vs Mateba Autorevolver

1873–present

1995–2005

>500,000

~5,000 units estimated (hand‑assembled in limited batches)

275–330 mm

254 mm (10.0 in) with standard barrel

114–190 mm

152 mm (6.0 in) standard; 203 mm (8.0 in) optional long barrel

1,000–1,200 g

1.45 kg (3.2 lb) empty

6-round cylinder

6 rounds (standard cylinder)

revolver

Short‑stroke recoil‑operated slide that moves barrel and cylinder forward to cock hammer and rotate cylinder; semi‑automatic operation with manual trigger pull for each shot

SAO

Single‑action trigger; hammer cocked by recoil system, providing a light, crisp pull

Fixed front blade

Fixed rear notch and front blade; optional adjustable rear sight available on long‑barrel models