Manufactured in 1929. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "38 W.C.F." on the left side. The frame has the standard two-line patent dates followed by a Rampant Colt. The left side of the trigger guard has the number "1" and a Colt factory triangle proof. Matching serial numbers are on the frame and on the right side of the trigger guard and back strap under the grip. The rear face of the refinished replacement cylinder is number "98" The revolver is wearing a set of desirable replacement checkered diamond walnut grips featuring Rampant Colt medallions

Fine, retaining 80% original blue finish on the barrel with thinning to brown on the balance. Cylinder is a refinished replacement. 70% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and frame. The grips are fine with minor handling marks, a small surface chip towards the bottom (right panel), and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.