This is one of only 1,000 of this variation of the New Service model revolver produced. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to Shapleigh Hardware Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, with a 5 1/2 inch barrel in .45 ACP, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed on July 7,1932. This was a 500 gun shipment. It has standard markings and is fitted with blade and frame notch sights, checkered hammer, smooth trigger, and checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with mild muzzle wear, some thinning on the back strap, tiny patch of pitting on side plate, and a few shallow dings on the butt. The grips are also excellent with a few slight nicks along the high edge and mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.