The accompanying factory letter lists the manufactured date for this revolver as circa 1934 and regrets to inform that no other information was available. The back strap has undocumented factory checkering, and the front sight has been modified with the addition of a bead. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The cylinder is chambered in rare .45 ACP. According to Colt historian R.L. Wilson, only 44 first generation SAAs were chambered in .45 ACP. This revolver does fall in a serial number range of known factory .45 ACP chambered SAAs that were manufactured between 1931 and 1935.

Very fine, retaining 80% original blue finish showing minor holster and high edge type wear. The edge of the back strap at the top (left side) has been slightly shaved. 85% of the original case colors remain on the hammer and frame. The period replacement grips are fine with a couple chips and hairline stress crack near the bottom (right panel) and fiery colors. Mechanically excellent.