Colt introduced the .41 Colt caliber to its famed Single Action Army revolver line in 1885. Colt author David Brown passionately summarized the .41 Colt caliber's alluring image as: "The .41s were favorites in the West among men who wanted something a bit less husky than the .45 or the .44-40, yet something still dependable for man-stopping power at short ranges. The lawmen for the most part, clung to the bigger bores; but several famous outlaws are known to have liked the .41 Colts" (see "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," p. 146). Among First Generation Single Action Army revolvers, only 16,402 left the factory chambered for .41 Long Colt compared to 150,683 in .45 Colt, making it a comparably rare and desirable variation. This example was manufactured in 1892, the having barrel has the single-line Hartford address on top and "41 COLT." on left side. The frame has the two-line patent date marking followed by the circled Rampant Colt. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The assembly number "234" is marked inside the loading gate. It is fitted with a blade front sight, groove rear sight, and a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with American eagles at the bottoms and Rampant Colts at the tops.

Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish and 50% of the vibrant original case colors in sheltered areas with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina and a small patch of brown speckling on the cylinder. The correct style replacement grips are very fine showing a slight chocolate tone, a few light handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.