The barrel is marked "SALVE!!! SALVE!!! SALVE!!!" (Hello! Hello! Hello!), "NON PER PALLA" (Not for Ball), a coat of arms (similar to that of Genoa), "BREVETTO No 739" (Patent No 739), "OFFICIA 'CORTE'/GENOVA," (Official Court, Genoa), and "FAIT/POUR MONSIEUR/ALFREDO GOTTLING/BUENOS AYRES" (Made for Sir Alfredo Gottling, Buenos Aires). The breech has the caliber designation. It is mounted on a wooden carriage. Alfredo Gottling was a well-known arms dealer in Buenos Aires whose "La Porteña" store sold fine American and European arms to the Argentinean elite, including fine factory engraved and gold inlaid Colt revolvers.

Fine overall with natural attractively aged patina and mild overall wear.