Factory letter states revolver was shipped on March 16, 1871 and delivered to U.S. National Armory, Springfield, MA with an 8 inch barrel, blue finish, and smooth walnut grips. Shipment contained 1,000 units of this model: 800 in blue, 200 in nickel finish. Replacement grips with faint cartouche on left panel, renumbered components, S&W factory rework star on butt, S&W factory return dates August 1914 (8.14") and December 1924 ("12 24") on grip strap.