Manufactured in 1898. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line block letter Colt address, the left side is marked "45 COLT". The left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "821". Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, all nickel finish and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, nickel finish, hard rubber grips and that it was shipped as 1 of 4 to Simmons Hardware Co. St. Louis, Mo. On December 7, 1898.

Very fine. The revolver retains 70% untouched original nickel finish with scattered minor flaking and areas of smooth mottled gray patina. The grips are very good with a number of small dings on the bottom of the right panel, some moderate wear and a few minor handling marks. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.