The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver has having a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .38 Colt caliber, blue finish, and grips not listed when shipped on August 16, 1907 to Carl Engel of Butte, Montana. Carl Engel (1871-1956) owned a successful sporting goods store in the lively mining town Butte, Montana that sponsored lots of local shooting events with the Butte Rod and Gun Club. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite Masons, later a deputy sheriff circa 1925-1931 during Prohibition, became an insurance agent after 1931 and resided in Reno, Nevada circa 1952 until his death in 1956. Includes a lightly tooled open top leather holster. The SAA (no. 295289) in the previous lot was also sent to Carl Engel in 1907. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Very good as a result of authentic use and care, retaining 20% original blue finish and traces of original case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina. The well worn grips are fair, clear evidence of extensive use on the frontier. Mechanically excellent. The holster is good with small material lose and flex wear. A SAA showing great character obtained on the open ranges of Montana.