Manufactured in 1888, this Colt "Peacemaker" has the look of having seen the western frontier when it remained very much untamed. The included factory letter confirms the configuration, apart from the grips which were swapped for a set of smooth pearl scales during the period of use, as well as shipment to E.C. Meacham Arms Company in St. Louis on 31 July 1888 in a shipment of 50 guns. Meacham Arms Co. was one of a handful of arms and hardware firms in located in St. Louis which acted as a staging point for firearms and other goods which were destined to head farther west into America's frontier. The standard two-line address is marked on top of the barrel. The left side of the frame is marked with the three-line patent dates, and the caliber marking is on the left of the trigger guard. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The assembly number "270" is marked on the loading gate. It has standard features and is fitted with a pair of smooth pearl grips.

Good, showing a mottled grey brown patina with some scattered patches of light pitting, typical of a sidearm that spent time on the frontier. The replacement grips are very good with a few light chips and scattered handling marks, and the right panel being undersized in relation to the frame. Mechanically excellent.