Manufactured in 1886. The barrel is stamped with the rare two-line Pall Mall London address on top and has the scarce etched panel "COLT. D.A. 38" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking. Matching serial numbers are found on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. London proofs are present on the barrel and cylinder. Fitted with a checkered bird head grip.

Fine, retaining 50% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown and edge wear on the balance. The etched panel is legible. The frame retains 60% original case colors, and the hammer and trigger retain 50% original nitre blue. There is some light spotting. The grip is also fine with some minor handling evidence and overall crisp recut checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.