The Colt Single Action Army Revolver is arguably the most iconic American handgun. In the hands of ranchers, cavalrymen, Native Americans, lawmen, and outlaws, the Peacemaker’s legacy was forged out in the hostile American West and continues to gain popularity among today's collectors. Offered here is an outstanding example of the legendary Peacemaker chambered in the iconic .45 LC caliber with documented special order swivel on the butt and original box. The revolver was manufactured in 1938 and has the appearance of just being released from the factory. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was sold and shipped on January 31, 1938 to L.M. Case & Son of Bristol, Connecticut, with a 5 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, swivel in butt, and type of stocks not listed. This was a single gun shipment. The barrel the the one-line Hartford address on top and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45" on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the Colt triangle "VP" proof mark and the number "4". The revolver wears a set of checkered hard rubber grips featuring an embossed Rampant Colt at the top. Both grips are numbered to a different gun ("4432"). The matching assembly number is found on the loading gate and rear of the frame. The matching serial numbers appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Blue finish with casehardened frame and blade front and frame notch rear sights. Included is the original black hinge lid box numbered to the gun and "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet. Brig Pemberton purchased this revolver in 1966 from the New York firearms dealer Al Kelley-Jack Malloy at a cost of $400. The purchase receipt is included. Provenance: The Brig & Louise Pemberton Collection

Excellent plus, near new retaining 99% plus original blue finish and vivid original case colors with a few light scratches at the muzzle (left side). The replacement grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is good with the long side of the lid detached and a couple separated corners. A fantastic special order Colt Single Action Army Revolver.