Introduced in 1878. Matching serial numbers on the barrel, barrel latch, cylinder, right grip panel, and butt. Factory rework star on the butt and "1.17" (January 1917) factory return date under left grip. Pinned Patridge blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. This revolver is from the collection of country music icon Hank Williams Jr. and includes a certificate of authenticity confirming his ownership. Provenance: The Hank Williams Jr.'s Collection

Very fine, retaining 80% plus factory reapplied blue finish with loss concentrated on the cylinder and grip straps as well as a cylinder drag line. The grips are also very fine with light handling evidence and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.