Colt introduced the .41 Colt caliber to its famed Single Action Army revolver line in 1885. Colt author David Brown passionately summarized the .41 Colt caliber's alluring image as: "The .41s were favorites in the West among men who wanted something a bit less husky than the .45 or the .44-40, yet something still dependable for man-stopping power at short ranges. The lawmen for the most part, clung to the bigger bores; but several famous outlaws are known to have liked the .41 Colts" (see "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," p. 146). Among First Generation Single Action Army revolvers, only 16,402 left the factory chambered for .41 Long Colt compared to 150,683 in .45 Colt, making it comparably scarce. The included letter from the Colt factory states the revolver was manufactured in 1893 and there was no other information listed in the factory records. The barrel has the two-line Hartford address on top and "41 COLT" stamped on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line, three patent date marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. Matching serial numbers are found on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and both grip panels. Provenance: The TTT Collection

Very fine, retaining 80% plus original blue finish with muzzle and high edge wear and grip straps thinning to gray. The frame and hammer retain 85% original case colors. The grips are excellent with a few minor handing marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.