It is a shame that the gap is so wide.

As an update to the pencil engraved number under the grip...I spoke with the seller, he states that he did not know there was a number under the grip, for he had never taken them off. he purchased the pistol from a co-worker some 25 plus years ago. He is sure that there was never a box with it since his ownership. He did offer me three derringers a Colt no 1, no2, and no3 all in .41. I know nothing about them, so told him I would pass on them.