Only an estimated 3,000 of these revolvers were manufactured for the Minneapolis Fire Arms Co. in 1891-1892 based on Turbiaux's patent before the patent rights were sold to the Chicago Fire Arms Co. who produced a larger version for a few more years. The frame is marked "* * PATENTED MARCH 6, 1883" at the center and "THE PROTECTOR/MINN. FIRE ARMS CO." at the center of the removable side plate. Both sides have checkered hard rubber grips. Matching numbers "2654" are found on the sideplate, cylinder, and frame.

Excellent, retaining 95% original nickel finish with a small patch of flaking and oxidation on the barrel and otherwise bright nickel. Grips are very fine with some slight softening of the checkering. Mechanically excellent.