The accompanying Colt factory letter lists this revolver with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .38/40 caliber, blue finish, grips not listed and states it was shipped to Witte Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri on August 11, 1902 as part of an eight gun shipment. Fixed blade front and notch rear sight. The barrel is marked with the standard two-line address on top and "38 W.C.F." on the left. Assembly number "765" on the loading gate, and matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and butt. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the circled Rampant Colt. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish with scattered wear and handling marks, a ding on top of the barrel, faded grip straps, and heavy scattered punch marks on the butt. Frame turned to a gray with light mottled patina. Grips are very fine with some dents, scratches and punch marks on the underside. Mechanically excellent.