OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

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

Frame number dates to 1910 manufactured. The Marine Corps purchased 1,300 New Services revolvers in the 23,101-26,300 frame number range from Colt thru the Navy Department beginning in May 1909. These revolvers were known as the Model 1909. The butt is stamped "U.S./ M.C./No/503."