Manufactured in 1901. This revolver features a nickel finish with factory gold wash. The center sides of the barrel, cylinder flats, frame and back strap have floral scroll and punch dot engraving. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address, with "44 S.&W. CTG" flanked by Maltese crosses on the left rear of the barrel, and the matching serial number marked on the butt, rear cylinder face, barrel latch and rear of the top strap. Pinned blade front and notch rear sights, gold washed nickel finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard, and fitted with smooth two piece pearl grips. The accompanying factory letter verifies the 44 S&W Russian caliber, that it was a "Special Engraved Edition" revolver, the 6 1/2 inch barrel length, gold washed nickel finish, S&W No. 2 engraving done by Oscar Young and it had checkered hard rubber grips at the time of shipment. The revolver was a special order, single gun shipment to Lew Seely, no address listed. Comes in a mahogany case with inset brass plaque on the lid and red velvet lining.

Very fine. The revolver retains most of the original nickel finish. There is a 60% of the thin gold wash finish remaining. The hammer retains most of the original case colors and the trigger guard has a smooth silver gray patina. The grips are excellent. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The case is fine with a large crack across the bottom, some minor dings and dents on the exterior, and the lining shows some contact wear and fading.