OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Factory letter lists revolver with 5 1/2" barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, carved steer head grip and long cylinder flutes when shipped to Philippi Sporting Goods Co. (address unavailable) on Oct. 19, 1914. Colt assembled approximately 1,478 SAA revolvers between 1913 and 1915 that utilized surplus cylinders from Model 1878 revolvers.