Every once in a while we come across something special, an artifact that comes directly from a family and one that has never been offered on the market before. This gun is such an item. This is hands-down, one of the best known Ainsworth inspected Colt Single-Action Army Revolvers that I have ever seen or that exists, certainly in the top few percentile. It comes directly from the family with a notarized statement that it has been in their possession for at least the last 80 years and most likely longer. It is absolutely untouched and the pictures pretty much speak for themselves. This gun retains at least 60, maybe 70% original blue on the barrel and a bit more on the cylinder, mixing with patina. It also shows maybe 15 - 20% original vivid case colors in protected areas. The grips are excellent with a near perfect cartouche. The gun is just outstanding and save for a very few handling marks and scratches, it appears to have seen little to no use. The very top of the barrel shows some blotchiness to the finish, and I believe this is from laying in the holster for nearly a century. It comes with a letter from noted Single-Action authority John Kopec, who states that he believes this revolver is "100% AUTHENTIC IN EVERY RESPECT". Further, "THERE ARE NO INDICATIONS OF FAKERY ANYWHERE ON THIS EXCEPTIONAL REVOLVER". In addition, Kopecs' original letter on the gun is followed with another letter in each of the next three years asking to purchase the gun for his personal collection! If you are a single-action collector or a collector that likes examples of very fine items, give me a call on this gun. It is in the 8,XXX range and very reasonably priced. If it was lower than 6400, the price would make your nose bleed.