Built with blued Damascus steel barrels featuring dual white bead sights on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "COLTS PT F A MFG CO HARTFORD CT U S A", chambers measured 2 5/8 inches with single extractor, and choke constrictions of .003/.007 inches. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action displays some border engraving and the stylized "PATENTED/AUG 22.. SEP. 19. 1882." marking on the underside and features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is mounted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with ebony tip inlay and pistol grip stock with "T. WILSON" in the inscription oval and a factory hard rubber buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current gauge, grade, "blue" finish, wood stock, and weight when it was shipped on July 13, 1895, to J. Weston & Son. The barrel is listed at 30 inches, indicating that the barrels where shortened one inch at some point in the guns life. Stock measurements: 1 7/8 inch drop at comb; 3 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 4 oz.

Fine, retaining 90% original blue finish, 70% original case colors, strong Damascus patterns, light handling evidence. The wood is very good with scattered dings dents, some areas of absent varnish at the rear of the stock, and overall sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.