This factory nickel plated Colt Single Action Army revolver was manufactured in 1897 and is fitted with period smooth two-piece pearl grips. The included factory letter lists it as one of three in .45 caliber with 5 1/2 inch barrels, nickel finish, and rubber grips when shipped to Colt's San Francisco Agency on January 22, 1898. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the one-line elongated block address, and the left side has the caliber designation. The left side of the frame marked with the two-line/three-date patent information followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The assembly number "447" is stamped on the loading gate. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap.