LETTER. Cal. 38 Spl. S# 98842M. Bbl. 4" w/ shrouded ejector, rib & blade front sight. Six shot long flute cyl. Black finished alloy action. Hammer has polished sides. 2 piece checkered walnut grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from the Office of the Colt Historian detailing the following information, "Serial Number: 98842M / Caliber: .38 Special / Barrel Length: 4" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Ashland Shooting Supplies / Address: 209 Orange Street, Ashland, Ohio / Date of Shipment: September 28, 1977 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". Original foam lined wood grain box w/ matching numbered gold label. Box contains congratulations letter, Handling the Handgun brochure, repair station brochure & Gun Magazine brochure. Box end flaps are torn & taped. CONDITION: near new w/ near excellent bore. (24-981/DS). CURIO. $7,000-10,000.