The Colt Single Action Army was one of the most popular handguns in late 19th century and is easily the most iconic and most thoroughly associated with the American West. Offered here is a early example of the legendary Peacemaker in .45 LC. In the words of Colt author and expert David Brown, "The Colt Single Action Army .45 was 'the soldier's friend' throughout the remaining years of the Indian Wars in the West. Adopted also with equal enthusiasm by civilians, it was the pet and the 'good right arm' of lawman and outlaw alike on every American frontier of its era" ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," p. 70). The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to Kennedy & Curtis of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 1890 with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a single gun shipment. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the left side. The U.S. surplus cylinder has the "DFC" inspector marking. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking. The assembly number "201" is marked on the loading gate. The barrel is numbered to a different gun: "7411." The matching serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Provenance: The TTT Collection

Very fine. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 70% original blue finish, the cylinder retains 60% original blue finish, and the grip straps retain 70% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and smooth brown-gray patina on the back strap. The hammer and frame retain 50% original case colors. The grips are excellent with some minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.