Manufactured in 1885 with a round blade front sight, "COLT D.A. 38" in an etched panel on the left side of the barrel, the two-line address on top of the barrel, standard three-line patent marking on the frame, "A" on the left side of the trigger guard at the rear, assembly number "702" on the loading gate, checkered one piece rosewood grip, and matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap.

Fine with 75% plus original nickel plating, flaking mainly on the right side of the frame and down the back strap, bright original niter blue on the lower portions of the trigger and back of the trigger, some light patina and spotting, and general minor wear. The grip is very good and has some dents and small chips, mild wear in the otherwise distinct checkering, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.