The included factory letter states that the revolver was shipped to legendary Western gun shop J.P. Lower's Sons of Denver, Colorado, on 20 August 1903, when much of the American West remained very much wild. J.P. Lower is credited for setting up the first firearms retailer west of the Mississippi River. Some of the most famous gun slingers of the day such as Buffalo Bill Cody and Kit Carson purchased firearms from his Denver store. The popularity of his shop led Lower to proclaim that "he had probably armed every Colorado Territory lawman, badman, Indian and gambler." The previously mention factory letter also confirms the current configuration of the revolver with the grips not listed. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard single-line address, and the right has the caliber marking. The left of the frame has the standard two-line patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the assembly number "6959" is marked inside the loading gate. It is fitted with a blade front sight, groove rear sight, and a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the tops.

Fine, retains 70% of the original blue finish and 50% of the vibrant original case colors in sheltered areas with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, mostly in the form of holster/handling wear. The grips are fine with some mild wear, a few scattered light handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.