This is an excellent example of a scarce late pre-war manufactured Colt Single Action Army revolver that was sold after the end of WWII beginning in the late 1940s. These pre-war/post-war revolvers have been thoroughly discussed in several of the Colt Single Action books. The most noteworthy is by John Kopec and the other by Don Wilkerson. This post-war revolver was numbered in the pre-war serial range. This serial number is only 744 away from the last First Generation serial number. The selling of these pre-war revolvers during this time directly coincided with the restarting of the production line for the Second Generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers in the early 1950s. The revolver has the Colt high quality pre-war blue finish with the casehardened frame and loading gate. The top of the barrel has the one-line address "COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.", and the left side of the barrel is marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL". The left side of the frame has the two-line, three-patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The Colt triangle "VP" proof on the upper left front side of the trigger guard with a single "F" proof on the rear. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, on the right side of the grip straps under the grip and on the inside of each grip panel. The matching assembly number "849" is marked on the right rear of the frame and on the loading gate. Fitted with the black hard rubber checkered grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. Comes with an original black hinged lid box numbered to the gun with correct end label, "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet and bore brush.

Excellent plus, near new in box overall with 99% original blue finish and bright vivid case colors remaining. There is a small minor scratch on the top of the barrel and a series of very little minor scratches on the right side of the barrel. There are a few light handling marks on the cylinder. The grips are as new. The markings are sharp and clear. The action is excellent. The box is fine with some corner and edge wear, and some tape repairs on the front lid flap.