The factory letter states the pistol was shipped on June 6, 1916, to Murta Appleton & Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a 3 3/4 inch barrel in .32 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a 2 gun shipment. Per the consignor, the pistol was shipped in 1979 to Mains Enterprises Incorporated of Las Vegas, Nevada, which was owned by Master Engraver and Silversmith William "Bill" Mains (1936-2012). Mains was the primary engraver at the Colt factory from 1967 to 1972. Engraving appears to be patterned directly after an item seen on page 328 of The Book of Colt Engraving, executed in fine emulation of the classic Colt factory punch-dot backed scrollwork, taking care not to disrupt the serial number or slide markings. Markings and features are generally standard, with the addition of the checkered trigger and a set of pearl grips with Colt medallions. With a red velvet lined case, bearing a gold Rampant Colt on the lid padding and a branded "serpentine C" pattern logo on top of the lid.

Very fine as professionally embellished, with 98% plus deep "royal blue" finish, showing only slight handling marks. The otherwise fine grips have a few light scratches and a small amount of filler visible around the screw escutcheons and medallions. The case is very good, with some scuffing and cracking of the exterior, and mild interior wear. Mechanically excellent.