According to factory records (letter not included), this revolver was shipped to Hartley & Graham of New York City on 23 December 1892. Fixed sights, with "38 W.C.F." and the one line Hartford address on the barrel, the circled Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame, "465" on the rear cylinder face and "41" assembly number on the loading gate. Grips are checkered, with Rampant Colt logos at the tops and a lanyard ring on the butt.

Excellent, showing 97% of the original high polish blue finish, with a brown patina forming on the grip straps and ejector housing, high edge wear and scattered handling marks. Grips are very good, with some dents on the crisp checkering. Half cock notch needs adjustment, otherwise mechanically excellent. An exceptional original example of a Colt Model 1878 Frontier Revolver.