The included factory letter confirms the serial number, barrel length, caliber, finish, checkered grips, and July 13, 1934, date of shipment to Slocum Arms Company of Fresno, California, as a one gun shipment. Colt manufactured about 2,488 of these single shot pistols from 1926 to 1941, and the later 8 inch barrel is less common than the earlier 10 inch barrel. Elevation adjustable Patridge blade front and windage adjustable rear notch sights, standard markings on the barrel and cylinder block, long checkered trigger, checkered hammer, finely checkered back strap, and custom checkered Roper style grips.

Very fine. 98% plus original blue finish remains with areas of high point and edge wear, surface scratches, and handling marks mostly on the grip straps. The replacement grips are very fine though slightly undersized with crisp checkering and small dings. Mechanically excellent.