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

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Factory letter states the revolver was shipped on June 17, 1916 and delivered to the Canadian government, Ottawa, Canada, with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, butt swivel, and checkered gold medallion grips. Subsequently converted to 45 ACP as was popular with surplus arms. Provenance: The Dave Ballantyne Collection