Manufactured in 1878 as a Second Model with standard features as well as the desirable 4 inch, etched panel barrel and a loading gate. The standard two-line address is on top of the barrel, patent date on the bottom under the cylinder pin, and "38CAL C" is on the left of the frame. There are small British proofs on the barrel and cylinder. Matching serial numbers are on the left of the grip frame and bottom of the barrel, and partial matching serial number "878" on the rear face of the cylinder. It is fitted with smooth walnut grips. Includes a plain modern box labeled to match the gun and an informational plaque. Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection

Fine, retains 60% of the original blue finish and 70% of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and the etched panel still mostly well-defined. The grips are also fine with some scattered minor flaking of the varnish and minor dings. Mechanically excellent.