Manufactured in 1875, the top of the barrel is marked with the standard Colt two-line address flanked by Maltese crosses while the left of the frame is marked "22 CAL". The frame, barrel, and cylinder have flourishes of factory floral scroll engraving. The serial number is marked on the butt, bottom of the barrel, and in pencil on the inside of each of the smooth antique ivory grips (very faint inside right grip). The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, including the grips and engraving, as well as shipment to B. Kittredge & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio on 1 December 1875.

Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original nickel finish with a few spots of minor flaking/edge wear and some light flash pitting near the front of the cylinder and breech of the barrel. The grips are also very fine with an attractively aged tone and a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.