The included factory letter states that this revolver was originally shipped to the U.S. government inspector at the Colt plant on 3 July 1890. Having escaped conversion to Artillery Model configuration and considering its look, one can easily theorize that this particular revolver may have been "liberated" from government stores by a deserter. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address (faint). The frame has the three-line patent dates marking followed by "US." Matching serial numbers are on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, barrel, and faintly on the cylinder. Rinaldo Carr's inspector initials "R.A.C." are on the barrel, frame, and cylinder. A "K" is below the serial number on the back strap and trigger guard. There is a very faint partial outline of a cartouche on the right of the grip, which has also been hand carved with initials that appear to be "WH". It was not uncommon in the American west for these desirable revolvers to be carried off by cavalry troopers who had decided to seek their fortunes elsewhere, and this example certainly has the look!

Good, retains traces of the original blue finish with the balance primarily a plum brown patina and light pitting, with a few scattered patches of deeper pitting, mostly near the muzzle. The grip is also good with moderate wear and some minor dings. The cylinder doesn't lock at full cock, otherwise mechanically functions.