The factory letter confirms this revolver in .44 caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel, nickel finish, and factory engraving when it was part of a shipment of five revolvers of this type shipped to E.C. Meacham Arms Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 17, 1887. The grips were not listed. This stunning revolver features elaborate scroll, geometric, and wavy line engraving, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" etched in a panel among the engraving on the left side of the barrel, the two-line address on top, matching partial serial number "35" on the rear face of the cylinder, full serial number at the toe, assembly number "211" on the loading gate, an attractive pair of smooth pearl grips, and lanyard ring on the butt. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Exceptionally fine with 85% plus untouched original nickel plating, strong original niter blue on the hammer and trigger, and mild overall wear including some flaking and brown patina. The grips are also very fine and have attractive natural colors, light staining, and minor scratches. Mechanically excellent.