This factory engraving "Sampler" is a Colt Single Action Army Revolver with engraving executed in the styles of iconic Colt Master Engravers L.D. Nimschke, G. Young, C. Helfricht and R. Kornbrath. The barrel has the one-line address on top and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45" on the left side. The frame has the two-line/three-date patent information followed by the Rampant Colt on the left side. The barrel has scroll and punch dot engraving including on the fixed blade front sight. The sides of the frame display more scroll and punch dot engraving with a floral style border on the top strap and a two different half blossoms on the left recoil shield and loading gate respectively. The cylinder has a floral motif on a punch dot engraving between the flutes and a jagged border at the rear. The back strap has a geometric engraving with "COLT" highlighted in blue at the top. The trigger guard also features geometric engraving with scrollwork that matches the frame on the shoulders. The butt is engraved with "L.D. NIMSCHKE G. YOUNG/C. HELFRICHT R. KORNBRATH". It is fitted with dark horn grips, possibly water buffalo, with silver Colt medallions. The front of the frame is marked "SAMPLER/0003". The left side of the rear grip strap is marked "JD" and "0003" and has a series of factory "X" marks over another serial number. The front strap is marked the same aside from the "JD" mark. "0003" is also marked on the left rear of the frame and "003" is marked on the cylinder face. The loading gate is marked "743" on the lower section. A small "5" is marked on the left side of the trigger guard. Included is the factory blue box with a manual and green warranty card and a white shipping sleeve numbered to the gun.

Excellent. The revolver retains 99% plus of the nickel plating with some light handling marks. The engraving and markings remain sharp and clear. The cylinder does not have a drag line, but the chambers have some light discoloration inside. The horn grips are as new. The factory box and shipping sleeve are very good.