Manufactured in 1883, when the American West was still very much wild. These Colt Single Action Army revolvers, along with the Winchester Model 1873, are often referred to as "the guns that won the West." These early Single Action Army's often saw many years as a working gun on the western frontier and are highly desirable in almost any condition. Lowered blade sight on the barrel with the one line Hartford address and early "bull's-eye" ejector head. Black powder frame with screw on the front strap and three line, three date patent numbers on the left side. Trigger guard is marked "45 CAL" on the left side. Fitted with a smooth one-piece grip.

Very good, with traces of the original finish, original high polish blue visible on the protected areas of the ejector housing and back strap, and a gray patina and light handling marks overall. The frame has turned gray with sections of brown patina, strongest on the front strap. Grips are very fine as slightly undersized, with mild age cracking and an attractive patina which really brings out the grain. Mechanically fine. A nice solid example of an original "Old West" Colt black power Single Action Army with very attractive grip.