Manufactured in 1956, the first year of manufacture for the 2nd Generation. The revolver has subsequently been professionally custom engraved. The barrel is engraved with floral scroll and diamond checker board design. The top of the ejector rod housing has a feather design and the outer edge has a floral scroll wedge at each end. The frame has floral scroll and a diamond shaped checker board design on the upper portion ahead of the cylinder and lower right recoil shield, with a feather design on the left recoil shield. The back strap and trigger guard have the same floral scroll design with a scallop border. The hammer sides and cylinder flats have floral scroll with a flower and a zigzag "V" alternating on the flats. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL" on the left, both in a panel, the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with the Colt triangle "VP" proof and "G" with "5" on the opposite. Matching serial number on the bottom of the frame and front and back straps under the grip, and the matching assembly number "200" marked on the loading gate and right rear of the frame. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, all nickel finish with niter blue screws, cylinder pin and release button, and fitted with a smooth one-piece simulated ivory grip.

Professionally embellished with virtually all of the custom nickel finish remaining with some pitting under the finish. There is a re on the top strap with some pitting under the finish and a few small minor blemishes under the finish as well. All of the niter blue finish remains. The oversized grip is fine with a couple small areas of light peeling and a tiny chip on the right toe. The cylinder does not lock up, otherwise the action functions properly. The markings and engraving are clear and crisp.