Factory letter states that this gun was shipped in factory nickel with 5 1/2" barrel in .45 LC.   It was shipped in 1926 just as it remains today except for the grips which were listed as rubber and now hosts a set of pearls that look like they have been on this gun for decades. Nickel finish is amazing in that it retains at least 90% of the original factory nickel with the only real visible wear is end of muzzle and rub on left side of barrel. Bore is mint.  Action is like new with 4 clicks. Small chip on left back of pearl grip.  A really fine pre war single action in scarce nickel finish.  It was sent to Hibbard, Spencer and Bartlett & Co. on April 19, 1926.  Beautiful original wooden display case.   C&R is fine.