The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 6 1/2 inch barrel in .44 S&W Russian, blue finish, butt swivel and checkered black hard rubber grips when shipped on August 12, 1896, and delivered to Takata & Co., Yokohama, Japan, agents for the Japanese government. Most of the imported revolvers were issued to the Imperial Navy. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel latch and barrel.

Fine, retaining 70% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown high edge wear on the balance, minor scratches and smooth gray patina on the grip straps. 40% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.