Manufactured in 1901, this revolver was shipped to St. Louis, Missouri which was the staging point for thousands of people and arms that were making their way further west in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The revolver certainly shows the signs of being put to the test by the American West, and just as so many of the early pioneers, survived with stories to tell. It has the standard markings including two-line barrel address and the two-line patent dates on the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as the shipment to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Co. in St. Louis on 26 November 1901. Also included is a leather holster tooled with sunburst and basket weave patterns. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Fine as put to the test by the American frontier, retaining traces of the original blue finish in sheltered areas and displaying the hard earned scars of a life spent protecting it's owner through the trials and tribulations of the West. The grip is well worn showing that the owner of this revolver carried it for far more than just show. Through all of this it remains mechanically excellent. The holster shows similar wear from use, with the marks and cracking of many hard miles at someone's side.