The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on August 13, 1902, to Continental Tobacco Co. of New York City for Florodora Tag Co. of Chicago, Illinois, with a 4 1/2 inch barrel in .38 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a fifty gun shipment. In the early 1900s American tobacco companies like Continental Tobacco countered counterfeit tobacco sales by placing metal tags in their tobacco products. These tags assure customers they were receiving correct products. As part of an advertising campaign tobacco companies offered gifts to customers who saved and sent in the tags. These tags could be redeemed for a variety of items including furniture, buggies, watches, boots, game tables, and firearms like this Colt Model 1877. Continental Tobacco partnered with Florodora Tag to oversee the redemption marketing campaign. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address, and the left is marked with "COLT D.A. 38". The three-line patent dates marking is on the left of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is visible on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the assembly number "116" is inside the loading gate. It is fitted with a pair of checkered hard rubber grips.

Extremely fine, retaining 85% bright original high polish blue finish showing holster wear and the grip straps thinned to a gray. The frame retains 75% original case colors. Grips are excellent, with overall sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A high condition Colt Model 1877 revolver used in a tobacco company's promotional campaign.