The factory letter lists this revolver in .45 caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel and blue finish and indicates it was in a shipment of five guns of this type shipped to Stauffer & Eshleman & Company in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 23, 1912. The double action long flute cylinders are scarce as Colt only assembled 1,478 total in 1913-1915 utilizing surplus cylinders from the Model 1878 revolvers per Graham, Kopec, and Moore on page 156 of "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver". Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, and butt. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Very good with some original finish, gray and brown patina, oxidation, light pitting, small chips on the grips, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.