Manufactured in 1875, the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address on top and "COLT NEW 38" in an etched panel on the left. The full serial number is on the bottom of the barrel, "554" on the rear face of the cylinder, and the left of the frame is marked "38 CAL". The grips could not be removed at time of writing. It has standard features and is fitted with a pair of smooth rosewood grips. Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection

Excellent, retains 95% plus of the original nickel finish and 75% of the original nitre blue with a few scattered patches of light flaking on the cylinder showing a smooth grey patina. The grips are also excellent with some scattered light handling marks and retaining almost all of the varnish. Mechanically excellent.