Manufactured in 1935, this revolver is engraved with approximately 25% coverage of open vine scroll without punch dot. The rear sides of the barrel, cylinder flats, frame, top strap, back strap, butt and trigger guard all have flourishes of the open vine scroll engraving. In addition the revolver features the standard barrel markings and is fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver medallions and a lanyard swivel on the butt. Deep checkering has been cut into the hammer, trigger and grip straps. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, 5 inch barrel at the time of shipment, blue finish, Class "A" factory engraving, lanyard swivel, grips as "Not Listed" and that it was sold to Griffin & Howe, Inc. and shipped as 1 to Abercrombie & Fitch Company in New York, New York on March 11, 1940. Come with a correct maroon Colt hinged lid box with correct blue end label

Very good as partially refinished, the barrel which retains 99% blue finish . The frame and cylinder retain 95% original blue finish, showing a mixed gray patina on the cylinder and back strap, along with a few spots of bright gray on the high edges and minor handling marks overall. The grips are excellent, with light pressure dents and very crisp checkering. The box is good with some material loss, separation at the edges and corners, and most of the end label remaining. The action is excellent.