Manufactured in 1902. Fixed blade front sight and frame notch rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line Hartford address, "38 W.C.F." on the left side of the barrel and the two line, three patent date marking along with the circled Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. The frame and hammer are casehardened and the remaining surfaces are blue. The serial number is stamped on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, with the assembly number "345" on the loading gate. Fitted with checkered grips with a molded Rampant Colt in an oval at the top of each panel. Both grips are marked "XXX" on the back. Complete with factory letter confirming configuration and stating this revolver was shipped to Marshall Wells Hardware Company (address not listed but with dealer locations in Dulth, MN; Portland, OR; Spokane, WA; Millings, MT; Winnipeg, Canada) on June 16, 1902.

Fine. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina and some mild pitting at the muzzle. The cylinder, trigger guard and back strap retain 20% original blue with the balance a smooth bright gray patina. The frame and hammer retain traces of case color patterns in the protected areas mixed with a smooth gray patina. There are 5 minor notches on the right grip, otherwise the grips are very good with some scattered light handling marks and the checkering beginning to wear smooth. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The John Fox Collection.