The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to famed Denver, Colorado, retailer John P. Lower on January 9, 1880, with a 2 1/2 inch barrel in .41 caliber, nickel finish, and hard rubber grips. This was a six gun shipment. The barrel has the desirable "COLT DA 41" acid etched panel on the left side. The two-line Hartford address is marked on top of the barrel. "41 CAL" is marked on the left side of the trigger guard. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking. The left grip panel features a presentation inscription: "Compliments/of/Tom R. Jennings/3.1.10." Tom R. Jennings served in the Confederate army during the Civil War and later became a prominent Texas lawyer and legislator who died on May 4, 1910, just two months after the inscription date on the grip. Matching serial numbers on the frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and back strap.

Very fine, retaining 85% untouched original nickel plating with gray patina on the balance. The acid etched panel is clear. The age shrunken grips are fine with minor handling marks, crisp inscription, and attractive aged mellow appearance. Mechanically excellent.