Manufactured in 1878. The barrel is stamped with the two-line Hartford address on top and has the etched panel "COLT. D.A. 38" on the left side. The frame has the three-line patent dates marking, and the trigger guard is marked "38 CAL." London proofs are on the cylinder and barrel. Matching serial numbers are found on the frame, grip panels, trigger guard and back strap.

Fine, retaining 80% frosted period retailer nickel finish with flaking on the balance. Half of the original nitre blue remains on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also fine with crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.