What revolver did author (MacLean) carry?

[yarrum]

I am reading a novel by Norman Maclean and would like to figure out what revolver he was carrying. In it he says that he carried a .32-.20 revolver. The year was 1919. The only clue I have from the story is that it was on a .45 frame. Would this mean that it was a Colt single action army? They were made in .32-.20 and I believe it was designed for the .45? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[winter1857]

The SAA has always been my assumption. Are you reading "The Ranger The Cook and the Hole in the Sky?" I love that story.

The ranger, Bill Bell, was known to Elmer Keith. He mentioned Bell on page 130 of "Sixguns". I think that's pretty interesting.

 

[yarrum]

That is story and I love it also. I at first assumed it was a S&W but when he said it was on the .45 frame I assumed it meant SAA. Thanks for the reply. I will check out the other reference to Bill Bell.