This is an unbelievable example of Colt artistry in the first half of the 20th century and is by Colt Master Engraver Wilbur Glahn. The floral scroll engraving this Colt SAA is consistent with other revolvers cut by Glahn hands. Note in particular the "V" shape design behind the hammer which has been seen on other Glahn engraved Single Actions. He executed the majority of Colt's factory engraving between 1919 and 1950, but only a select number of SAAs were engraved by Glahn since a significant percentage of the Single Action Army revolvers that were factory engraved were engraved before Glahn even arrived in Hartford. The condition, factory engraving, factory carved steer head grips, and box makes for an undeniable rarity in Colt collecting that will be nearly impossible to improve upon. The barrel, frame, cylinder flats, top and heel of the back strap, and trigger guard bow are decorated with floral scroll engraving with lined or stippled background. Amongst the scroll are Glahn’s signature floral blossoms. Wavy lines adorn the top of the ejector rod housing and rear of the cylinder. The barrel is marked with the two-line Hartford address on top and “32 W.C.F.” on the left side. 32-20 WCF was a very popular caliber in the first generation SAA line. As author Dan Brown put it, "The .32-20 WCF cartridge had good range and accuracy. It is very easy to shoot, as it does not make the revolver buck as the larger calibers do. It also was used as a companion to the Winchester rifle of the .32-20 WCF caliber" ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 190). The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line, three patent dates marking followed by a Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with the number “3” above the Colt factory triangle proof. The Colt factory Rampant Colt silver medallion grips feature a relief carved steer head on the right panel. These are highly sought after factory documented grips. As Colt historian and author R.L. Wilson noted, only "a few" SAAs had factory hand carved steer head motif grips. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame and both grip straps under the right grip panel. The matching assembly number “330” appears on the loading gate and back of the frame. The period Colt box is numbered to the gun and has an “ENGRAVED” end label and factory spec end label that confirms the 7 ½ inch barrel, type of grip material, carved grip, and .32-20 WCF caliber. Also included is a bore brush. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 7 ½ inch barrel in .32-20 caliber, blue finish, type of grip material, carved steer head grip, and Grade 2 factory engraving. The letter states the revolver was shipped on October 12, 1926 to R.S. Elliott Arms Co. of Kansas City, Missouri. This was a single gun shipment. Provenance: The TTT Collection

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue and vivid casehardened finishes with extremely light cylinder drag lines, and disassembly type scratches on the underside of the barrel and ejector rod housing. The engraving is crisp. The grips are also excellent with highly attractive grain and color and crisp carving. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine. A grand work of early 20th century Colt artistry that will be a crown jewel to any SAA collection.