Manufactured in 1909 and cambered in .38-40 WCF, one of those perfect cartridges for the Western frontier. As explained by Colt SAA expert and author David Brown, "This cartridge, as used in the Colt Single Action, made the revolver a perfect companion-piece for the Winchester .38-40 W.C.F. rifle--just as the .44-40 revolver was a mate for the .44-40 rifle. This bottle-neck .38-40 cartridge made one of the harder-hitting of the handgun loads, and hand-loaders today know that it can be reloaded to near the modern Magnum pressures" ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 150). The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "38 W.C.F." on the left side. The frame has the two-line patent date marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt on the left side. The left side of the trigger guard has the Colt factory triangle proof and the letter "W." Matching serial number on the frame, trigger guard, back strap and both grip panels.

Exceptionally fine, retaining 80% plus original blue finish with thinning and high edge wear on the balance and cylinder drag lines. The frame and hammer retain 85% plus original case colors. The grips are excellent with a few handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.