“The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, including the engraving, inscription, and grips, as well as sale and shipment to Henry C. Hallaver [sic] at the Colt Factory on 14 June 1893. The back strap of the revolver is inscribed "Presented to Wm J. Collins by his friends June 18th 1898". In included copies of the 1890 Hartford, Connecticut Geers City Directory Henry C. Hallauer is listed as a gunsmith/assembler at the Colt factory. William J. Collins is listed in the same directory as a driller at Colt.
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