These Colt Single Action Army revolvers, along with the Winchester Model 1873, are often referred to as "the guns that won the West." These early Single Action Army's often saw many years as a working gun on the western frontier and are highly desirable in almost any condition. This example certainly has the look of SAA that made it westward. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, on March 17, 1890 with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, and hard rubber stocks. This was a 10 gun shipment. Matching serial numbers are one the frame, trigger, and back strap.

Very good plus, retaining 30% plus original blue finish and 30% original case colors in and around the protected areas. The replacement grips are fine with a spot of wear in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A black powder Colt SAA .45 LC revolver that has a few stories to tell.