These pistols are based on F.A. Thuer's patent from July 12, 1870. The model was manufactured c. 1872-1912, Colt called them their "New Patent Deringer Pistols" in early advertisements. This example shows a high level of factory embellishment, including near full coverage floral scroll engraving and a pair of factory checkered antique ivory grips. Matching serial numbers are on the left of the grip frame, bottom of the barrel, and hand marked inside each grip. It has the earlier pattern short, high hammer, a blade front sight, the "COLT" marking on top of the barrel in italics.

Very fine, retains 85% of the original nickel finish with some light edge/high spot wear showing an attractively aged brass, some scattered light handling marks, and a few light flakes on the grip straps. The grips are fine with mild wear and a few minor chips absent from the butts. Mechanically excellent.