Manufactured in 1911. The included factory letter confirms the current .45 Colt caliber, 4 3/4 inch barrel length, nickel finish, grips "not listed," and "Level 3 engraving" when shipped to H & D Folsom Arms Company of New York, New York on December 1st, 1911 as part of a 3 gun shipment. The revolver is factory engraved with floral scrollwork on punch dot background along with zig-zag borders, zig-zag line and dot patterns on the top strap, cylinder, and back strap, and fan patterns on the recoil shield and loading gate. The top of the barrel has a star burst engraving along with the two-line Hartford address. The left side of the barrel is marked “45 COLT” inside a banner. The left side of the frame carries the two-line patent date marking inside a banner followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. The trigger guard has the letter “W” and the Colt factory triangle proof on the left side. The revolver wears a set of Colt medallion grips featuring two Mexican gold coins (Estados Unidos Mexicanos 2 pesos and Dos y Medio Pesos 1918 2 ½ pesos) inlaid on the left side and a relief carved steer head on the right side. The steer head features 10kt gold horns and ring and a red jeweled eye. Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The Colt Single Action Army Revolver is one of the most iconic historical firearms and is forever connected to the American West. Its legacy as a “working gun” in rough circumstances has made them particularly desirable for collectors, and the limited factory engraved guns especially so. It is not hard to imagine this SAA being carried by a wealthy cattle rancher along the southern border.

Fine, retaining most of the period replated nickel finish with minimal handling marks and wear. The extraordinary personalized grips are showing typical age lines, some scattered handling marks, and crisp carving. Mechanically excellent. A factory engraved Colt SAA with South of the border appeal.