The included factory letter confirms the custom serial number, 3 3/8 inch barrel, .38 Special chambering, royal blue finish with fire blue screws, trigger, and cylinder pin, grip material and engraving as executed by Colt Master Engraver Howard Dove, as well as the double ebony presentation case designed to fit both this pistol and "B" with a compliment of accessories to match the grips when shipped to Universal Firearms Ltd. DBA Bell's Gun & Sport Shop in Franklin Park, Illinois on September 26th, 1987. The letter further lists the revolver as having the special "JUSTICE No1" serial number flush gold inlaid, type "B" American scroll engraving, one wide and one thin band at the front of the barrel with a pattern engraved between the bands, model designation flush gold inlaid on the barrel, flush gold leaf inlaid scroll engraving on the front sight, flush gold inlaid scroll engraving on both sides of the hammer, raised gold scrollwork and flush gold inlaid borders on the frame, raised gold inlaid judge's gavel on the loading gate, two flush gold inlaid cylinder bands with line cut pattern engraved between the bands, flush gold inlaid design and scroll engraving between the cylinder flutes, raised gold and silver inlaid Lady Justice motif with a banner inscribed "JUSTICE FOR ALL" on the recoil shield, 13 stars flush gold inlaid beneath the eagle, and scroll engraving on the back strap and trigger guard bow with flush gold inlaid accents, as well as being a set with the included Sheriff's Model revolver bearing the serial number "FREEDOM No1". The revolver is signed "HMDove-COLT ENGR." on the butt under the grip. Howard Dove's work is some of the most sought after in Colt collecting. He is also one of only two people in the modern era to work as a Master Engraver for both Colt and Winchester at the same time. His immense capacity to turn firearms into wonderful pieces of art was highly sought after by everyone from music and film stars to Prince Kalad of India. During his short but fruitful career, he was seen as the official engraver of the Colt Collectors Association creating one of a kind pieces for their shows. Also included with the revolver is 24 pages of correspondence between the original owner and Colt laying out the specifications, and deciding on modifications to those specifications, as well as the original quote sheets, and Colt marketing shots of the revolvers which per another Colt letter were taken at the request of Colt's Vice President of Marketing as he felt the quality of the set represented the highest Colt could produce.

Excellent plus overall as factory engraved and inlaid by Colt Master Engraver Howard Dove, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Accessories are excellent.

The included factory letter confirms the custom serial number, 3 3/8 inch barrel, .357 Magnum chambering, royal blue finish with fire blue screws, trigger, and cylinder pin, grip material and engraving as executed by Colt Master Engraver Howard Dove, as well as the double ebony presentation case designed to fit both this pistol and "A" with a compliment of accessories to match the grips when shipped to Universal Firearms Ltd. DBA Bell's Gun & Sport Shop in Franklin Park, Illinois on September 26th, 1987. The letter further lists the revolver as having the special "FREEDOM No1" serial number flush gold inlaid, type "B" American scroll engraving, one wide and one thin band at the front of the barrel with a pattern engraved between the bands, model designation flush gold inlaid on the barrel, flush gold leaf inlaid scroll engraving on the front sight, flush gold inlaid scroll engraving on both sides of the hammer, raised gold scroll work and flush gold inlaid borders on the frame, raised gold inlaid liberty bell on the loading gate, two flush gold inlaid cylinder bands with line cut pattern engraved between the bands, flush gold inlaid design and scroll engraving between the cylinder flutes, raised gold and silver inlaid Eagle and Shield with a banner inscribed "LIBERTY OR DEATH" on the recoil shield, 13 stars flush gold inlaid beneath the eagle, and scroll engraving on the backstrap and triggerguard bow with flush gold inlaid accents, as well as being a set with the included New Frontier Sheriff's Model revolver bearing the serial number "JUSTICE No1". The revolver is signed "HOWARD DOVE-COLT ENGR." on the butt under the grip.

Excellent plus overall as factory engraved and inlaid by Colt Master Engraver Howard Dove, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. The late Howard Dove's extraordinary work is highly desirable amongst collectors, this rare presentation cased set would be the pinnacle of any serious Colt Collection!