Manufactured in 1879. This revolver is one of only 729 Single Action Army revolvers chambered in the 45 Boxer caliber and is inscribed to a seasoned war veteran, British officer Seymour Charles Hale Monro. The inscription references Monro's service with the 72nd Highlanders and is on the back strap: "S.C.H. Monro 72nd Highrs." Monro graduated from the Royal Military College in 1876. A year later he was promoted to lieutenant. He served throughout the Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-1880 with the 72nd Highlanders and fought in several battles including the capture of Peiwar Katal where he was wounded and the Battle of Kandahar where he was severely wounded. Afterwards he was transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders and fought at the Battle of Tel el Kabir as part of the Egyptian Campaign in 1882. He saw action in South Africa as Commander of Volunteers. Before returning to Africa for more fighting in 1897-1898, Monro fought in the Battle of Hazra in 1891 and in the Chitral and Terah campaigns in 1895. He ended his military career as a brigadier general in command of the Seaforth Highlanders. He died in 1906. The top of the barrel has the one-line Colt Pall Mall London address. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent marking. The left side of the trigger guard has the caliber marking: "45/B." British proofs are marked on the rear of the cylinder between the chambers. The ejector rod head is a bull's eye. Matching numbers are found on the frame, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder. The butt has provisions for an included lanyard ring stud with ring. When installed the lanyard stud does not allow the revolver to fit in the blue felt lined English oak case. The case has a Moor & Grey of London retailer label on the inside of the lid and contains a cartridge block holding 23 rounds and 1 casing, all Eley 45/450 Boxer. The included accessories are a glass oiler, screwdriver and brass bore rod. Provenance: Herb Glass collection and Robert Howard collection.

Fine. Strong traces of original blue finish remain in and around the protected areas found on the grip straps, butt, barrel and ejector rod housing, traces of original blue remain in the cylinder flutes and traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and frame, otherwise a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting mostly on the cylinder. The grip is fine with a few deep pressure dents on the bottom, high edge wear and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The original retailer case is fine showing a number of minor handling/storage marks and some high spot wear on the lining. The cleaning rod handle has been repaired. The label is nearly complete and has clear printing overall. A cased Colt London Single Action Army revolver inscribed to a known British war veteran that would be a perfect addition to a British Imperial militaria collection.