The accompanying factory letter confirms the 3 1/2 inch barrel, ramp front sight, blue finish and checkered walnut square butt grips. The revolver was shipped on December 23, 1952 and delivered to Findlater Hardware Co., San Antonio, Texas. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder and ejector shroud. Provenance: The Doug Ellison Collection

Excellent, retaining 98% original blue finish with a light cylinder drag line. 95% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.