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

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

The included factory letter lists this revolver as having shipped January 28, 1890 to a "A. L. Harvard". Harvard is believed to be a misreading of hand written records and the name should be A. L. Howard. Howard was an American sent by Colt to demonstrate the Gatling gun who distinguished himself in the Northwest Rebellion, was a major stock holder in Dominion Cartridge Co., and commanded the Canadian Scouts in the Boer War until he was killed in action on February 17, 1901. Provenance: The Supica Collection