The factory letter lists this revolver in .38/40 with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, and rubber grips and indicates it was originally shipped to Colt's San Francisco Agency in a shipment of 13 guns of this type on July 1, 1898. The remarks state that it was returned to the factory on December 29, 1899, and reshipped to Hartley & Graham in New York City on March 29, 1899, with a 5 1/2 inch barrel and nickel finish. It features classic New York engraving featuring leafy scrollwork, beaded backgrounds, "Nimschke stars." and wavy line and dots. "JB 1/5/91" inside the grips. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Fine with crisp engraving, strong factory niter blue, traces of factory nickel, and general mild overall wear including some light pitting. Mechanically fine.