The included factory letter lists this revolver as having a 7 1/2 inch barrel chambered in .44 special with blue finish a and casehardened frame, varnished smooth walnut stocks with nickel rampant colt medallions, Class "C" engraving with "CUSTOM EDITION" on the left side of the barrel executed by A.A. White, standard markings including rampant colt and two-line three patent date marking on the left side of the frame. The letter also remarks that this revolver was kept by the factory as a sample of the Custom Edition Single Action Army special issue until it was shipped on October 16,2008. As stated on page 211 of "The Post-War Colt Single Action Revolver: 1976-1986" by Wilkerson, the inaugural Colt Custom Edition was a line of 50 SAA revolvers, 25 with 7 1/2 inch barrels and even serial numbers, and 25 with 5 1/2 inch barrels with odd serial numbers. The serial numbers were in a range from 1SPL to 50SPL with all revolvers featuring factory "C" class engraving, .44 Special chambering, gold inlaid "CUSTOM/EDITION" marking on the left side of the barrel, and gold inlaid serial number. This series is also mentioned on page 132 of "Colt's SAA: Post War Models" by George Garton where one of the 7 1/2 inch revolvers is photographed. Includes a Colt "wood grain" box hand numbered to the gun.

Excellent overall as engraved by Master Engraver A.A. White, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with tape repairs, tears, and storage and handling marks.