LONDON SHIPPED SAA REVOLVER IN 45 SHORT ELEY WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 45 Short Eley. S# 20524. Recognizing a sales opportunity Colt manufactured a number of revolvers in British calibers such as this 45 Short Eley. "36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army" by David M. Brown lists on page 28, that a mere 110 revolvers were manufactured in this caliber. Bbl. 5 1/2" w/ Hartford address. 6-shot fluted cyl. Blue & case colored finish. One piece walnut grip. Bbl., frame & grip straps have matching numbers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt 's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Company letter dated May 7, 1964 that confirms the caliber. The letter also states this was one of 50 guns shipped to the London Agency on December 6th, 1875. CONDITION: fine overall. Bbl. & grip straps retain 60% thinning blue. Cyl. has 30% thinning blue showing spots of corrosion. Frame has faded to a light brown patina. Sanded & refinished grips show heavy wear & dents. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore retains strong rifling. Upon further inspection, metal appears to have been through an old refinish. (01-25361/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,500-7,000.