This is a very attractive example of a Colt Single Action Army Revolver that was manufactured in 1887. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard one-line "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". The left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent dates and the upper left front of the trigger guard is marked "45 CAL". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap, with the partial number "7824" on the bottom of the barrel under the ejector housing and on the cylinder. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights and fitted with a one-piece grip with carved steer head on the right side and a unique period incised woman's leg with a garter on the left side. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, nickel finish, grips as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as 1 of 2 to W.C. Hodgkins & Co. New York, N.Y. on March 26, 1887. Provenance: The Gateway Collection

Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original nickel finish with some flaking on the breech end of the barrel and cylinder, some discoloration on the right side of the frame and in the cylinder flutes, and a gray patina on the grip straps. The attractive grip is very fine with numerous age stress lines present on the bottom, some shrinkage and a dark patina. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. This is most definitely an Old West Colt SAA with a great deal of character!