Colt Condemned U.S. Cavalry Description
throughout military contract production, a small percentage of SAAs did not pass inspection and were condemned, receiving a large "C" stamped on the frame, just over the serial number. These guns were set aside, and later completed as civilian revolvers. They are often found with the Ordnance sub-inspector's initials, such as J.T.C., on the bottom of the frame, but will not have a "U.S." on the left side. This does not have a negative effect on the value of these guns to the collector, and they should be regarded as normal civilian revolvers with an interesting history. Beware of re-stamped "US" markings.