Manufactured in early 1901, these Single Action Army revolvers were very popular in the American West through the "Wild West" period and into the 20th century due to their rugged dependability. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed), as well as shipment to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. in Chicago on 17 July 1901. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. was a large dealer/distributor for Colt and many of the guns that went through them found their way farther into the American West. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address while the caliber marking is on the left. The left of the frame is marked with the two-line patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the assembly number "198" is inside the loading gate. It is fitted with a blade front sight, groove rear sight, and a pair of unnumbered checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the top.

Fine, retains 40% of the original blue finish with some cold blue touch up on the barrel and 30% of the original case colors in sheltered areas with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered light pitting, typical of a frontier used gun. The grips are very fine with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.