OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

With Colt black box numbered to the gun and factory letter stating it was shipped to the General Superintendent, Railway Mail Service, St. Paul, Minnesota on September of 1930 and confirms "No. 7031" marked on butt. Marked "R.M.S. P.O. DEPT." on backstrap. Include consignor research related to the Railway Mail Service. Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection