Manufactured in 1898, and documented as shipped to Denver, Colorado, in the American West. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as shipment to George Tritch Hardware Co. in Denver on 8 February 1898. George Tritch arrived in Denver in 1860, establishing his hardware company shortly after. Tritch died in 1899, but the business appears to have continued until at least 1930. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address, and the caliber marking is on the left. The two-line patent dates are on the left of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The assembly number "70" is on the inside of 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.

Very good, retains 20% plus of the original blue finish and strong traces of the vibrant case colors, all primarily in sheltered areas, with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of very light surface pitting. The grips are very good with some mild wear, a few scattered light handling marks, and otherwise well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.