.38 Special. 2" barrel length. SN: AE1025. Blued metal finish with polished hammer flanks mounting black rubber Colt medallion grips. Double action six-shot hand ejector revolver mounting topstrap notch and smooth front ramp sights. The left barrel shows the model and caliber marking DETECTIVE SPEC./.38 SPECIAL CTG. and the right side displays Colt's two-line address reading COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A. Further markings include Colt's VP monogram proof to the triggerguard and a {Rampant Colt} logo on the sideplate.