This is an attractive example of a Colt Single Action Army revolver originally manufactured in 1899 and subsequently custom engraved over 100 years later by noted cattle brand engraver David Harris. The included David Harris letter confirms that the revolver was engraved by Harris with the traditional cattle brand full coverage engraving. Harris was taught the art of cattle brand engraving by Weldon Bledsoe, who had in turn learned the art from Cole Agee, the originator of the cattle brand engraving. The revolver is nearly completely covered with cattle brand engraving. The brands are well executed in the typical western style with the recognizable "2 Lazy 2 P", "XIT", "101", "HIT" and many other famous Texas brands with intermixed floral scroll designs and a punch dot background. The butt is signed "DW HARRIS". The only surfaces not covered are the front grip strap, the inside area of the trigger guard and the cylinder flutes. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line Colt address, the left side has "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45". The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Standard blade and frame notch sights, all satin nickel finish and fitted with two piece polished bone grips. With an extra set of two piece plastic grips.

Very fine as custom embellished by Master Engraver David Harris. The revolver retains nearly all of the satin nickel finish with an area of brown oxidation at the breech of the barrel and frame and back of the hammer. The grips are fine with a repaired chip (left panel) and a minor chip missing near the bottom (right panel). Mechanically excellent.