.357 Magnum. 6" barrel length. SN: 42589. Blued metal finish overall with polished hammer flanks mounting checkered walnut Colt medallion grips. Double action six-shot hand ejector revolver with adjustable rear notch and matted front ramp sights. Frame is struck with Colt's VP monogram proof marking with {Rampant Colt} logo to the left sideplate. Left barrel is struck TROOPER .357/.357 MAGNUM CTG. Right barrel is marked with single-line address reading COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A.