The barrel has the two line Hartford address/patent date (1884-1895) marking with "COLT D.A. 38" on the left side and a "P" and "RAC" on the underside. "RAC" is also present on the bottom of each grip panel, left frame side (faint) and rear cylinder face. The cylinder release, frame and crane are marked with the number "3216" with "K" on cylinder release and crane. Backstrap is marked "D/33" and butt with lanyard ring is marked "U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1901/No/173/216". Left grip is stamped "BATTERY B".

Very fine. The revolver retains at least 85% bright original high polish blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina showing some high edge wear. There is a chipped toe and a minor dent on the bottom, otherwise the grips are fine with some minor dings and scratches. The grip inspector markings are mostly intact. Action functions but is slightly out of time.