Manufactured in 1917, this revolver features factory floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background on the rear barrel sides and lower frame sides. There is a zigzag line and dot design on the ejector housing, cylinder, top strap, back strap, trigger guard, forward sides of the frame and recoil shield bordering a sunburst design. There is also a sunburst design on the loading gate and a shell design on the top of the back strap. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates in a banner followed by the Rampant Colt. The upper left rear of the trigger guard is marked with the number "1". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, all nickel finish and fitted with factory pearl grips with Colt medallions. There are two factory letters accompanying this revolver, one dated October 14, 1983 and the other May 20, 1994. Both verify the caliber, barrel length, nickel finish, pearl grips, factory engraving and that it was shipped to Stauffer Eshleman and Company in New Orleans, LA. on April 11, 1917. The 1983 letter shows it shipped as 1 and the other letter as 1 of 4.

Very good as showing an old reputed finish. The revolver retains 90% nickel finish, which is beginning to frost in areas and showing some finish loss on the muzzle. The grips are good with a repair on the upper left side and large chip repair on the lower right side. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. The action is fine.