This is a scarce example of a factory engraved Colt Officers Model DA Target revolver that was manufactured in 1927. The revolver has Colt Factory Grade B engraving and pearl grips with Colt medallions. The engraving appears to be identical to the Colt Official Police Revolver engraved by Wilbur A. Glahn in 1929 that is shown on page 314 of THE BOOK OF COLT ENGRAVING by R. L. Wilson. The revolver has a flat top strap fitted with an adjustable target rear sight. The scarce 5-inch barrel has an adjustable target front sight. The trigger, hammer and back strap have fine hand checkering. The top of the barrel is marked with the Colt Hartford address and "1884", "1905" and "1926" patent dates in two lines. The model designation: "+ OFFICERS MODEL 38+" is located on the left side of the barrel. The Rampant Colt trademark is located in a relief- carved circle on the left side of the frame behind the cylinder latch. The Colt "VP/Triangle" proof is located on the left side of the frame over the front trigger guard bow and the assembler's number "3" is located over the rear trigger guard bow. "7" is stamped on the bottom of the barrel in front of the frame. The serial number is located on the inside of the frame well and on the cylinder crane. The revolver is extensively engraved with deeply cut scroll designs on a punch-dot background by master Colt engraver Wilbur A. Glahn. Wilbur A. Glahn engraved Colt firearms from about 1919 to 1950 and is one of the acknowledged 20th Century master engravers.

Excellent. The revolver retains at least approximately 97% of the original blue finish. Most of the finish wear is limited to the inside of the grip strap. There is some minor edge wear on the barrel muzzle. The flawlessly executed Germanic scroll engraving is deep and sharp. Markings are clear. The pearl grips are in excellent condition with no visible wear. The bore is bright. An outstanding example of Colt Officers Model Target Revolver with factory Grade B engraving by one of the 20th Century master engravers.