Manufactured in 1929, this exceptionally fine Single Action Army revolver was produced in the period of 1922 to 1931 when production of the revolver chambered in .38 Long Colt had been restarted, after having been discontinued in 1914. During that span of ten years, "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army" by Brown lists only 1,365 revolvers were made in this caliber, making it quite scarce compared to 150,683 chambered in the exceedingly popular .45 Long Colt cartridge. While calibers such as this one may have been less desirable during the period of use, their smaller production numbers have made them increasingly sought-after on the collectors market. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address while the left has the caliber marking, "38 COLT." The left of the frame is marked with the two-line patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is on the bottom of the frame, right of the trigger guard and back strap, and "80" is on the rear face of the cylinder. The assembly number "979" is marked on the right rear face of the frame and on the loading gate. "1/VP" is marked on the left front of the trigger guard. It is fitted with the standard blade and frame-top groove sights, as well as a pair of smooth pearl grips with Colt medallions at the tops.

Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the original nickel finish with a few scattered patches of light flaking, most noticeably on the front edge of the cylinder, bottom of the back strap, and edge of the loading gate, as well as a cylinder turn line. The front sight shows some light file marks on the left side. The slightly undersized replacement grips are very fine with light chips absent from both rear corners and otherwise light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. An exceptionally fine first generation Single Action Army revolver in an uncommon caliber!