OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured 1874. In his included letter Colt expert and author John Kopec states the revolver was refinished at the Colt factory (Colt refinishing no. 185 stamped on a number of components) and then refinished again at a later time, grips are replacements and drilled for two grip pins, and first style ejector modified to be used with a barrel stud, but stud never fitted.