This example has beautiful factory Class "B" floral scroll engraving on the rear section of the barrel, barrel lug, sides of the loading lever, frame, trigger guard bow, the top of the back strap and the bottom of the back strap. There is a gold inlaid band at the muzzle. The factory letter (copy) confirms the configuration with the engraver "Not Listed", that it has a unique serial number, it came with a presentation case, that it was shipped to Guy C. Shafer who was Group Vice President for Colt Industries for a number of years and that it was shipped on November 24th, 1982. With a Colt Custom Shop walnut case. In the previous and following lots are two other factory engraved second generation Colt percussion revolvers, a Pocket Navy and Model 1862 Police, with matching serial number 003, which were likely ordered by Shafer.

Near new with only a few light handling/storage marks and some minor fading of the case colors on the loading lever. The case is excellent with some scattered minor scratches and dings.