Shipped in December of 1955 as stated in the included factory letter. The letter also states that the majority of the factory records from this period were destroyed in a flood. With narrow base textured ramp front and Micro adjustable rear notch sights, correct early style flat top frame, type 2 ejector rod housing, type 1 serrated head ejector rod, serrated blue hammer with polished sides, and aluminum alloy grip frame. The grips frame is black anodized, and the remaining components are blue. The loading gate has a slight plum tint, often seen on early production Ruger revolvers. This coloration was so common in fact, that for a time Ruger would issue a disclaimer regarding the color in the boxes for new shipped revolvers. With unnumbered correct model factory box and papers.

Excellent overall. 98% original blue and black finish remains with some light edge wear at the muzzle, and light handling marks on the grip frame near the trigger. The grips show some slight overhang on the butt of the left panel. Mechanically excellent. Box is good with corner and edge wear.