Manufactured 1899, "Am. Exp. Co. No. 416" faintly marked on back strap. Included factory letter confirms the configuration (grips not listed) including the inscription, as well as shipment to the American Railway Express Co. in Chicago on 11 May 1899.

Fine, with most of the refinished blue/case colors, some scattered light pitting beneath the finish, and some mild wear and light handling marks on the grips. Mechanically fine in double action, does not hold at full cock in single action.