This stunning revolver was manufactured in 1855 and features beautiful factory engraving likely executed by Gustave Young, Colt's primary engraving contractor in the mid-1850s. The engraving consists of highly detailed and elaborate floral scroll engraving with beaded backgrounds, "Saml Colt" presentation hand inscribed in script within decorative borders on top of the barrel, "COLTS/PATENT" inscribed in a panel among the scrolls on the left side of the frame, the dog/wolf head motif on the sides of the hammer, shell designs at the bottom of the barrel lug and top of the back strap, areas of crosshatching, and wavy line borders at the muzzle and upper edges of the trigger guard. The revolver also features a small cone front sight, the stagecoach cylinder scene, and all matching visible serial numbers. The factory dot marking denoting factory engraving is marked above or below the serial numbers along the bottom of the revolver, a "6" is marked on the barrel lug on the left, and an "X" is on the left side rear of the trigger guard. The revolver is fitted with an attractive smooth grip. An included letter from Arnold Marcus Chernoff in 1973 discusses the sale of the revolver and the revolver's condition and rarity. Provenance: The Arnold Marcus Chernoff Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Very good. The engraving throughout as well as the markings and cylinder scene remain crisp. The barrel retains 30% of the original blue finish concentrated on the front half and lower flats while the balance of the barrel and the remaining iron displays silver-gray patina and areas of faint pitting. 80% plus original silver plating remains on the grip frame, and the silver and exposed brass display attractive aged patina. Overall wear is generally mild and includes a few dings. The grip is also fine and has some age related shrinkage, mild age cracks, some chipping at the toe, and attractive natural grain and aged tones. Mechanically excellent.