According to the factory records, this revolver was shipped as a single item to W.A. Abel & Company of Syracuse, New York on March 1, 1901, in 38/40 (38 W.C.F.) caliber with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish and "Not Listed" grips. Fixed sights with the one line Hartford address on top of the barrel, "(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F." on the left side and the two line, three date patent marking on the left side of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the assembly number "657" on the loading gate. With checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.

Very fine with 60% of the original blue finish. Showing areas of brown and gray patina, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. 50% plus vivid case colors remain on the frame with a smooth gray and brown patina. The grips are fine with mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.