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

According to the included factory letter this revolver was shipped on January 20, 1903 to the U. S. Navy at the Brooklyn Navy Yard as one of a total of 1,000 bought by the Navy. Navy serial number on butt reads "1501". Factory return date "6.17" (June, 1917) on the left of the grip strap. Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection