Thanks for the replies.

There are certain aspects of the wear to this gun that really don't show from the photos. One of the main things that catches my eye is that there remains almost perfect original blue in the cylinder flutes and in the flute of the top strap. It's deep and dark blue that contrasts with the otherwise even wear. The same deep dark blue exists on the frame ahead of the cylinder and on the yoke to the other side. You see it running in the protected area behind the recoil shield on either side, especially between the recoil shield and the thumb latch on the left. There's also a lot of deep dark blue on the frame below the cylinder window. These protected areas really tell a story.

I think that the owner was right handed. The right side of the muzzle is rounded slightly from rubbing a leather holster time and time again as the gun was drawn and re-holstered. The left side of the muzzle doesn't show as much wear.

This fellow is 103 years into this world. He's still strong and robust. Indeed, he is ready for another century. The 20th Century was the "New Century" for which he was named, but it's old now as he journeys into the 21st Century. I wish he could talk.

This guy and his siblings brought us the .44 Special cartridge. It's still the best revolver round of all.

Curl

P.S. Jealousy is not really that bad. I don't think it should be classified as one of the seven deadly sins! I feel it often myself.