Manufactured in 1890. The Colt Single Action Army Flattop revolver is one of the most highly sought after model of Colt revolver by collectors. Colt only produced 925 and only made 84 in the 450 Eley caliber making the Flattop Target Model very rare. Adding to the rarity of this revolver is the fact that only a few had the London address on the barrel. The top of the barrel is marked "COLT' S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON". The left side is marked " 450 ELEY." and the three line, three patent dates are marked on the left side of the frame. There is no Rampant Colt present. British proofs are present on the underside of the barrel ahead of the cylinder pin and similar markings are on the cylinder flutes. The revolver is fitted with checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt/American Eagle relief grips. The revolver is all blue finished. All serial numbers match. The accompanying factory letter dated February 3, 1960 states that the page with the information listing the shipment of 24 Single Action Army Target Models to the Colt London Agency on about April 17, 1890 has the end torn off so that some of the serial number is absent, however one of the 24 shipped had the serial number "1327_ _" having the last to numbers torn away. The 24 shipped were listed as having a 7 1/2 inch barrel, rubber stocks and blue finish. Although it cannot be verified, the letter states that they feel certain that serial number 132700 was one of the 24 shipped that day. The revolver is complete in a very nice walnut case with brass disk on the lid and red felt lining, with a colt's London label affixed to the inside of the lid. The case has three compartments and a 33 round bullet block, (with bullets). Also in the case is a James Dixon oiler.

Extremely fine overall. The revolver retains 70% bright original high polish blue finish with scattered areas of flaking, a mix of original blue finish and smooth plum patina, several scratches on the underside of the barrel and some areas of very fine pitting. The grips excellent. The left panel has faded to brown and they show minimal wear with very crisp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The case is very fine with some minor scratches on the exterior with fine original label.