Manufactured in 1921. This revolver is accompanied by a Colt factory letter that describes it as "Caliber: .45/c, Barrel length: 5 1/2", Finish: Blue", and "Type of Stocks: Checkered Wood". It was part of a three gun shipment to the A. Baldwin Company in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 14, 1922. The revolver has a checkered back strap that appears to be Colt factory work and could be explained by the repair or refinishing mark ("&") visible on right forward trigger guard. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent marking followed by the Rampant Colt trademark. The left front trigger guard bow is stamped with a "3" assembler's mark over the Colt "Triangle/VP" proofmark. The full serial number, "342661," is on the frame and on the left side of the trigger guard and back strap beneath the grip. "342661" is written in pencil on the inside of both grips. The partial serial number "61" is on the rear face of the cylinder. The assembly number "675" is on the loading gate and on the right rear of the frame beneath the grip. "Schindler" is neatly carved on the inside of the right grip.

Fine. The revolver retains 60% blue and color casehardened finish. The barrel has some edge wear on the muzzle and several very minor dents along the bottom. The finish is thin on the ejector housing high points. The cylinder retains 85% blue finish with edge wear along the flutes and some thinning between the stops. The blue on the bottom of the trigger guard and grip is thin and fading to a plum-colored patina. The right side of the hammer has several minor age spots, but the balance of the hammer is bright, and nearly all of the blue remains on the hammer top. The trigger retains 90% fire blue finish. The grips are very good with light to moderate handling wear. The checkering is slightly worn, and the edges of the butt have a few dents and scratches. The grips retain 40% original varnish finish. This is a desirable example of a pre-war Colt Single Action Army revolver with very scarce and desirable checkered walnut grips listed in the factory letter and numbered to the revolver. Additional Information: approximately one inch from the muzzle in the upper part of the barrel, there is a slight ring or deformation in the rifling.