I ask because I just found and purchased a circa 1989 SAA that came with a Colt research letter that documented, among other things, that the custom shop added the extended grip as part of the original order. In the "Remarks" section of the authentication letter it reads: "The records also indicate the above described revolver features an extended grip configuration. This special customizing was performed on Colt Custom Shop Order Number 3395."
I don't know if the custom shop order number 3395 was frequently added to orders but it was at least in this case. I don't even know if 3395 is simply a sequential number given to any customization work or if it specifically identifies an extended grip configuration.
Last edited by John_Havard; 11/19/18.
