Year of manufacture S/N 4216

[B. Dudley]

Any idea of what the original grip configuration might have been on this gun?

I was thinking of getting a research letter, but not sure when to put down on the form for Grade. It is a Damascus barrel, not twist. Based on that fact, and the level of engraving I was thinking grade 2.

[Roundsworth]

The serial number should be all that is necessary. The factory records may have the info you desire. I know they did for my 1877 Grade '0' Lifter, even the fellow's name that ordered it!