The accompanying factory letter states this revolver was shipped in a single gun shipment on July 23, 1914, to Montgomery Ward & Co. in Chicago in .45 caliber, with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, and type of grips not listed. Between 1913-1915, a total of 1,478 Single Action Army revolvers in the 330001-331479 serial range are reported to have left Colt with factory fitted surplus long fluted cylinders from the Model 1878 revolvers, with special features implemented into the cylinder for single action function including the stop notches and changes to the ratchet, per Graham, Kopec, and Moore on page 156 of "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver". The book further indicates that 626 Single Action Army revolvers with a factory long fluted cylinder were made in the year 1913, with 579 in 1914, and 274 in 1915. 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. This very attractive example of the legendary Peacemaker is chambered in the iconic .45 Long Colt caliber. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates followed by a Rampant Colt, and the left side of the trigger guard has the Colt factory triangle "VP" proof and the number "1." Matching visible serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with assembly number "640" on the loading gate. Fitted with a pair of period correct replacement pearl grips bearing Colt medallions. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection