This is one of only 1,011 Single Action Army Revolvers chambered in .38 Colt as manufactured up to 1914; a total of 2,376 chambered in that caliber throughout production. The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .38 Colt caliber, blue finish and "checkered wood" stocks when shipped to R.S. Tait (address unavailable) on April 10, 1914. The barrel is marked "38 COLT" on the left side, and the one-line Hartford address is on the top. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates marking followed by a Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with the number "1" and the Colt "VP" triangle proof. Matching assembly numbers are on the loading gate and back of the frame. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The highly desirable checkered walnut grips have Rampant Colt medallions.

Excellent, retaining 95% bright original high polished blue finish with cycling wear on the cylinder, the grip straps beginning to thin, and some high edge wear. The original feathering around the front sight is strong. 90% plus vivid original case colors remain on the frame and hammer with slight fading visible in the loading gate. The grips are also excellent with some mild-minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. This attractive/excellent Colt SAA fitted with highly desirable documented checkered deep set medallion walnut grips is a must have for the serious Colt collector! Provenance: The Doug Ellison Collection