As a factory engraved example, this Peacemaker is one of only around 388 factory engraved SAAs in the 1-164100 serial number range with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .45 LC per the authors of "The Official Record of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver 1873-1895" (page 333). The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was sold to E. Bastian & Son (address unavailable) and shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, on April 22, 1893 with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, factory engraving and type of stocks not listed. This was a single gun shipment. Much like the Colts of the western frontier, the Colts in the more industrialized parts of the country were used both as status symbols and tools of protection. This example of the "Gentleman's Colt" combines both prestige and power. The engraving is consistent with the work of famed Cuno Helfricht Shop and is mostly floral scrollwork on a punch dot background along with fan motifs, zig-zag lines, and wavy lines. The barrel has the two-line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the left side, the frame has the three-line patent date markings, and matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap.

Very good as restored, retaining 30% of the dull refinished blue finish mostly in and around the sheltered areas with a smooth gray patina on the balance. Traces of case colors remain on the frame, and the hammer retains half of the muted case colors. The recut engraving is crisp. The period replacement grips are fine with age lines and attractive color. Mechanically fine.