The accompanying factory letter states this revolver was shipped on May 23, 1882, to Hartley & Graham in New York City, in .41 caliber, with a 2 inch barrel, nickel finish, and hard rubber grips. This was a 25 gun shipment. It features the scarce and desirable 2 inch ejectorless Sheriff's Model barrel and has the sought after acid etched panel with "COLT D.A. 41" on the left side. This short barreled revolver would have been highly valued by someone in the West in need of discreet firepower, such as a gambler or a banker. "COLT" marked on top of the barrel. The left of the frame has the three-line patent date markings. "41 CAL" marked on the left of the trigger guard. Matching visible serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with matching "990" on the rear face of the cylinder. Assembly number "444" marked on the loading gate. It is fitted with a blade front sight, groove top strap rear sight, and a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colts at the tops. Provenance: Doug Carlson; The Charles Marx Collection