Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Colt Single Action Army revolver with factory letter. 45 Long Colt, .45 cal, 7 1/2" round barrel, nickel finish, antique ivory grips, Serial #83396. The Colt Single Action Army was one of the most popular handguns in late 19th century and is easily the most iconic and most thoroughly associated with the American West. Offered here is a fine, early example of the legendary Peacemaker in .45 LC. 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 states the revolver was shipped on October 24, 1882, to Harley & Graham of New York City in .45 caliber with nickel finish. The barrel length and type of stocks are not list