.38 Special. 6" barrel. SN: 356136. (Mfg. ca. 1913) Colt polished blued metal finish with bright hammer flanks mounting checkered walnut Colt medallion grips and fixed sights. Double action six-chamber hand ejector revolver. Markings include {Rampant Colt} on left sideplate, COLT ARMY / SPECIAL 38 on left barrel, and two-line address and patent marking reading COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PAT'D AUG. 5. 1884 JUNE 5. 1900 JULY 4. 1905. {C&R}

Good. Bore is dirty with firing residues that may clean to Bright with strong rifling. Metal finish shows some oxidized spots on muzzle, cylinder, and interior frame. Finish flaking with flecking and streaks overall and brown patina forming in losses. Hammer flanks mottling to brown. Grips show handling wear and dents with loss to fine details. Mechanically functional. Action exhibits good timing.