Manufactured in 1909. Replacement brass blade front and windage adjustable rear sights, the barrel has the standard two line address/ 1884, 1900 and 1905 patent dates on top and is marked "NEW SERVICE 455 ELEY" on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt with stylized "C", and the triangle " VP" proof and "3" inspector's mark on the left side of the trigger guard bow. The left rear of the barrel is marked with a crown over "V" and "GP" proof, left side of the frame ahead of the cylinder with a "crown/V" and alternating crown "GP" and "V" in each cylinder flute. Checkered hammer spur, trigger and grip straps. There is a swivel base mounted on the butt and it is fitted with fancy checkered walnut grips with the matching serial number marked in pencil on the inside of each panel.

Very fine. The revolver retains 80% thinning original blue finish with scattered areas of smooth gray patina and bright high edge wear. The grips are good with some moderate wear, scattered minor dings and bruises, and most of the checkering remains crisp. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.