Manufactured in 1875 and featuring a Colt retailer engraving, silver plating and rare DeGress gold-washed relief cast grips. The vast majority of DeGress grips were silver-plated. The barrel has the two-line Colt address stamped on the top and the etched caliber panel "COLT NEW 30" surround by engraving on the left side. The engraving consists of New York geometric, scrollwork and punch dot patterns. The grips have the patent marking and a blank shield on the left side and a horse head on the right panel. The barrel is numbered to the gun. Provenance: Gillespie collection.