Manufactured in 1922, this revolver features floral scroll engraving with a matte background covering the upper rear sides of the barrel, frame sides, trigger guard and cylinder flats (without the background). The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent dates, the left side "POLICE / POSITIVE 38 SPECIAL", the Rampant Colt appears on the left side of the frame and the Colt triangle "VP" proof is marked on the upper left front of the trigger guard, and the number "3" on the rear. All nickel finish, blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with two piece pearl grips with colt medallions, "MGB" monogram scrimshawed at the bottom of the left panel and a carved steer head on the right. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, 4" barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips (no mention of monogram or steer head), factory engraving and that it was shipped as 1 to G.L.Hall, c/o Pruden C and C Company, address unavailable, on May 13, 1922

Excellent. The revolver retains 90% original finish overall with loss limited to extensive flaking on the rear edge of the cylinder. The barrel, cylinder and forward portion of the frame have a "frosted" appearance. The grips are excellent with some minor chipping on the left heel and overall minor handling marks. The markings and engraving remain clear and crisp. The action is excellent.