Manufactured between 1969 and 1983. The factory letter states that this gun was "a sample and display revolver kept by the Colt factory". Features fixed serrated ramp front and square notch rear sights with a casehardened checkered hammer, serrated trigger and back strap, six-shot fluted cylinder and checkered square butt walnut grips with gold plated rampant Colt medallion inlays on both sides. Uniquely marked "* 357 MAGNUM CTG. *" heavy four inch barrel. Includes factory letter, papers, yellow warning hanging tag and incomplete Colt box.

Excellent 99% plus original finish, with only the slightest drag line on the cylinder. The grips are also in near new condition. The original box is in fair condition and exhibits moderate edge wear with one end flap missing and the other having been loosely taped back into place with the edges of the end label having come loose with moderate tears. The revolver itself is in overall near new condition with great provenance for the collector.