NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

The Colt factory letter identifies this revolver by its serial number as an experimental prototype revolver with a matted solid rib barrel and kept by the Colt factory and also confirms caliber, barrel length, blue finish with casehardened hammer, checkered varnished walnut grips with gold plated Rampant Colt medallion inlays, and furnished without maker/model markings.