This is one of only 1,011 Single Action Army Revolvers chambered in .38 Colt as manufactured up to 1914; a total of 2,376 chambered in that caliber throughout production. The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .38 Colt caliber, blue finish and "checkered wood" stocks when shipped to R.S. Tait (address unavailable) on April 10, 1914. The barrel is marked "38 COLT" on the left side, and the one-line Hartford address is on the top. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates marking followed by a Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped with the number "1" and the Colt "VP" triangle proof. Matching assembly numbers are on the loading gate and back of the frame. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The highly desirable checkered walnut grips have Rampant Colt medallions.