Offered here is an early example of the legendary Peacemaker in .45 LC that was manufactured in 1893. In the words of Colt author and expert David Brown, "[T]he Colt Single Action Army .45 was 'the soldier's friend' throughout the remaining years of the Indian Wars in the West. Adopted also with equal enthusiasm by civilians, it was the pet and the 'good right arm' of lawman and outlaw alike on every American frontier of its era" ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 70). The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .41 caliber, blue finish, and stocks not listed when shipped on August 31, 1893 to famed Denver, Colorado, retailer John P. Lower & Sons. This was a two gun shipment. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the left side, the frame has the two-line patent dates marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt, and matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The period one-piece grip is checkered.

Fine as period retailer re-barreled and replated, retaining 50% plus of nickel finish with a classic smooth dark patina on the balance. The grip is also fine with a repair on the left lower side, typical age lines, attractive color, and crisp checkering. Mechanically fine. A SAA that certainly has the feel and look of a frontier survivor.