Manufactured in 1908. The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .44 Russian caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed when shipped to John M. Smyth Co. (address unavailable) on December 5, 1908. According to David Brown in "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver," only 154 standard frame SAAs were chambered in .44 Russian. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and is marked "44 RUSSIAN CTG" on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked with the two-line patent dates marking along with a circled Rampant Colt, and the left side of the trigger guard is marked with the number "6" and a Colt "VP" proof. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard and back strap.

Fine. The barrel, ejector rod housing and the cylinder retain 50% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina, and the grip straps retain 20% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The blade front sight is a period replacement lowering of the sight blade. 20% original case colors remain on the hammer and frame. The grips are very good with heavily worn checkering. Mechanically fine.