The Colt Single Action Army revolver is one of the most iconic symbols in all of Americana, and is indelibly associated with the adventure, conflict, and struggle of the American frontier. Colt's Frontier Six Shooter is rooted even deeper in the American West due to its close bond with another Wild West icon, the Winchester Model 1873. These two firearms together make up the pairing that most would point to when asked to define "the guns that won the West". Chambered in the same hefty and reliable caliber, .44-40 W.C.F., this revolver and long gun pairing allowed for someone to only have to source and carry one type of ammunition to feed two very different firearms, both of which have carried the nickname, "The Peacemaker" throughout their history. It is hard to imagine many situations, even in the turbulent Wild West, that a Colt Single Action Army revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 lever gun in .44 W.C.F. couldn't handle! This match made in heaven between Colt and Winchester would remain popular well after the taming of the West and into the 20th century through the various model evolutions of both brands. As confirmed by the factory letter this Peacemaker went Westward! The letter states the revolver was shipped on October 19, 1901 to Colt's San Francisco Agency, California, with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, in .44-40 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a single gun shipment. The barrel carries the one-line Hartford address on top and the iconic "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" marking on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent date marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and both grip panels. Provenance: The TTT Collection

Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with the grip straps a mix of brown and gray patinas, holster type wear and cylinder drag lines. The hammer and frame retain 80% vivid original case colors. The grips are very fine with softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. A very attractive California shipped early 20th century Colt Frontier Six Shooter SAA revolver.