.38 Colt caliber, 6″ barrel, finished blue uncheckered walnut grips and lanyard ring.  Two sets of U.S. inspector’s initials on the left side of the frame and dated “1904”.   The buttstrap marked  “U.S. ARMY MODEL 1903  No 242187“.   The grips have the “k s m” inspector’s stamps.  In superb original condition retaining nearly all of the bright blue with some small areas of discoloration and a few minor rough patches.  Mint bore and excellent grips.