This revolver was sold to the United States Navy Department and shipped to the Commanding Officer at the U.S. Navy Yard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 17, 1862, in a shipment of 200 1861 Navy revolvers. The revolver has traces of the standard one line New York barrel address, "COLTS / PATENT" on the left side of the frame, and "36 CAL" on the left side of the trigger guard. The cylinder is roll engraved with the Texas Navy scene. Matching serial number are on the cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the partial serial number "495" is on the wedge. The wedge screw is missing. Only several hundred of these revolvers were sold to the Navy during the Civil War.

Very good. The revolver has a smooth dark patina with even light spotting primarily on the barrel and some pin prick pitting primarily on the barrel and cylinder. The cylinder scene is faint. The brass has a fine aged patina. The re-oiled grip is also very good with the exception of a chipped toe and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically functional but needs some work as it does not properly hold half cock.