Manufactured in the 1890s, this example has a band of floral engraving on the barrel and additional engraving designs around the outside of the frame on the right side The left side plate is checkered around the outside. Both side plates are marked "CHICAGO FIRE ARMS CO./CHICAGO.ILL." in a circle at the centers. The left side plate twists off to reveal the magazine which is numbered "9886", which matches the inside of the frame and side plate. The pistol has checkered hard rubber side plate inserts and plunger pad. Includes a rare Ames Sword Co. factory box with "'PROTECTOR'/REVOLVER" and a picture of one of the pistols on the lid.

Excellent, retains 90% plus of the untouched original nickel finish with a few scattered specks of light surface oxidation. The hard rubber is very fine overall with a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is fair with some tearing, absent pieces, and wear.