OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

The factory letter list it in a 12 gun shipment in .45 caliber with a 4 3/4" barrel, blue finish, and rubber grips shipped to A.F. Shapleigh Hardware Co. in St. Louis on May 21, 1898. It was since professionally engraved with classic scroll engraving.