The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on August 3, 1892 and delivered to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .45 caliber, nickel finish and type of stocks not listed. Wearing period pearl grips with the right panel featuring a rarely encountered relief carved figure of the Roman goddess Venus. When relief carvings are encountered they are generally steer heads; anything other are even rarer. Venus, the goddess of love, prosperity and victory, makes the perfect "companion" for the wondering cowboy. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Fine showing great authentic character and patina from true "cowboy use" while retaining 60% desirable, untouched original nickel finish and grips with most of the rare Venus goddess carving remaining and attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent. A desirable nickel plated antique SAA wearing rare relief carved Venus pearl grips that is a must have for any Colt collector.