Manufactured in 1893. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address with "COLT D.A. 38" marked on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "506". Blade front and frame notch rear sights, bullseye ejector rod head, all nickel finish with niter blue trigger, hammer, (polished sides) and screws, and fitted with smooth pearl grips.

Excellent. The revolver retains 97% original nickel finish with some flaking around one of the cylinder flutes, some minor flaking on the left side of the trigger guard, and frame, and a very small patch on top of the barrel. 50% of the bright niter blue remains on the hammer and trigger, with smooth gray patina on the contact areas. The screws retain almost all of the original niter blue. The grips are excellent. The markings are clear. The action is fine.