Manufactured in 1878. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address and the left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent dates followed by "US". The bottom of the barrel ahead of the cylinder pin is marked "P" and "H.N." for the U.S. Principle Sub-Inspector Henry Nettleton. The "P" inspection mark is also on the cylinder. "H.N." is also marked on the left side of the hammer, on the bottom of the frame above the serial number, on the trigger guard below the serial number, top of the back strap and on the bottom right side of the grip. The full matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap, with the partial number "8669" on the cylinder and bottom of the barrel under the ejector housing. The rear of the frame above the firing pin hole is marked with a "C". The revolver has the early donut ejector rod head, standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, the frame and hammer were casehardened, the trigger niter blue, and blue on the remaining parts. Fitted with a smooth oil finished one piece walnut grip with "1878" stamped on the left side above an oval "JEG" cartouche and "HN" on the bottom right side.

Very fine with 70% of the original blue finish remaining overall showing areas of smooth gray patina and overall some minor dings and scratches. The frame retains 60% original case colors with a smooth mottled gray patina on the balance and showing some light pitting. The period shortened barrel retains 90% original blue. The grip is also excellent with some small minor dings and handling marks and clear cartouche and date. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.