NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

The serial number dates to 1940. The factory letter lists this revolver in .38 Special with a 5 1/2" barrel and blue finish, charged to the General Administrative Expense Account, and shipped to Mr. Milton H. Glover at the Hartford National Bank & Trust Co. in Hartford, CT., on October 14, 1954. With a shared Colt branded display case for both revolvers.

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

The letter indicates that the shipping ledger for this revolver is lost but the production book indicates it was manufactured on July 31, 1937 and sent to the Shipping Room on August 9, 1937, and noted as in .357 Magnum. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection