The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on August 3, 1892 and delivered to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .45 caliber, nickel finish and type of stocks not listed. With period pearl grips with the right panel featuring a rarely encountered relief carved figure of the Roman goddess Venus. When relief carvings are encountered they are generally steer heads; anything other are even rarer. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Provenance: The John Fox Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Very good showing great authentic character and patina from true "cowboy use" while retaining 60% desirable, untouched original nickel finish and grips with most of the rare Venus goddess carving remaining and attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent. A desirable nickel plated antique SAA with rare relief carved Venus pearl grips that is a must have for any Colt collector.