The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped in December of 1955. With narrow base ramp front and Micro adjustable rear notch sights, first style flat top frame, type 2 ejector rod housing, type 1 ejector rod with serrated head, serrated blue hammer with polished sides, and first style aluminum alloy grip frame. The grip frame is anodized black, and the balance is blue with a slight plum tint found on some early Ruger revolvers. With unnumbered correct model factory box and papers.

Excellent overall. 95% plus original blue and black finish remains with some light edge wear, small surface scratches, mild thinning on the recoil shield, and cylinder drag line. The grips show lightly worn checkering and some small dings. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with corner and edge wear.

The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped in December of 1955. With narrow base ramp front and Micro adjustable rear notch sights, first style flat top frame, serrated blue hammer with polished sides, and first style aluminum alloy grip frame. With unnumbered BKH34 model factory box, type 1 ejector rod with serrated head, spring, and housing screw.

Good with missing parts. 95% original blue and black finish remains with some muzzle wear, light spotting, and some thinning on the loading gate and recoil shield. Grips are very good with some small dings and handling marks. Mechanically the action cycles correctly. Cylinder and ejector rod housing absent.