This is an attractive example of a Colt Single Action Army revolver originally manufactured in 1905 and subsequently custom engraved by noted cattle brand engraver David Harris. 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 "OK", "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 two-line Colt address, the left side "45 COLT". The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line, three patent dates followed by the circled 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 nickel finish and fitted with two-piece pearl grips with silver Colt medallions and a relief carved steer head with ruby eyes on the left panel. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, grips as "Not Listed" and with a blue finish at the time of shipment as 1 of 50 to Simmons Hardware in St Louis, Mo. On May 15, 1905.

Fine as custom embellished. Most of the silver finish remains with some high point wear. The custom grips are fine with only slight handling marks and the crevices of the steer head carving are in need of some cleaning. The markings and engraving are clear. The action is excellent.