Manufactured in 1939, making it one of the last of the legendary first generation Peacemakers Colt manufactured. Only 934 SAAs were made after this one prior to World War II. This is an excellent example chambered in the iconic .45 LC caliber. The SAA is one of the most iconic firearms of the American west, and it, alongside the Winchester Model 1873, are often cited as the "guns that won the west". They remained popular well after the west was won. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45" on the left side. The left side of the frame is stamped with the two-line patent dates marking followed by a Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with the number "4" over the Colt factory triangle proof. The revolver wears a set of silver Rampant Colt medallion grips. Colt commercial blue finish with casehardened frame and polish hammer sides. Matching assembly number "659" appears on the loading gate and back of frame. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame and right side of both grip straps under the grip panel. Colt factory records indicate the revolver was shipped on March 25, 1940 and no other information is available. The original Colt factory box is numbered to the gun and features an end label that confirms the 5 1/2 inch barrel, .45 caliber, grip material, and blue finish. A bore brush and "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet are also included. Provenance: Kurt House, former editor of The Rampant Colt; Property of a Gentleman

Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish showing light cylinder drag lines, scattered edge wear, and thinning on the back strap. The frame retains 98% original case colors with fading on the recoil shield and loading gate, otherwise colors are vivid. The grips are also excellent with a few handling marks and attractive color. The box is very fine with a couple repaired lid corners. Mechanically excellent. A very attractive pre-World War Colt SAA revolvers.