Manufactured in 1894, with the desirable "black powder" frame. The standard two-line address is marked on top of the barrel and "45 COLT" is on the left. The two-line patent date marking is on the left of the frame followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the loading gate is numbered "1209". There is a factory rework number, "470", stamped below on the arm which corresponds to two places stamped on the left side of the grip straps under the left grip panel. It has the standard blade front and frame top groove sights, and is fitted with a pair of antique ivory grips, the right panel having a relief carved steer head, with "W.O. GILMER" marked in ink underneath (no information on the aforementioned individual was available at this time). The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as shipment to Simmons Hardware Co. in St. Louis on 5 September 1894. The combination of being shipped to Simmons Hardware, a major distributor of guns heading to the American west, and the carved steer head grip, make it very likely this Single Action Army made its way to the western frontier, possibly into the hands of a cowboy or wealthy cattle rancher.

Very fine, retains 95% plus of the period factory replated nickel finish with a few scattered patches of minor flaking, most noticeably at the muzzle and on the front strap. The highly attractive grip is also very fine, showing an attractively aged tone and a few scattered hairline age cracks. Mechanically excellent. A Single Action Army that certainly has the feel of a western frontier working gun!