Manufactured in 1877, the first year of production, as an ejectorless "Sheriff's Model" variation with a desirable 3 1/2 inch barrel and very scarce one-piece checkered walnut grip. The barrel has the sought after acid etched "COLT D.A. 38" panel on the left side. The top of the barrel has the two-line Hartford address. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking. "38 CAL" is marked on the left side of the trigger guard. Matching three digit serial number "118" appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The Model 1877 was designed by William Mason who was one of the inventors of Colts legendary Single Action Army revolver, and the model was Colt's first mass produced double action revolver. Whether on the hip of a lawman, carried by an outlaw or under the counter of a storekeeper's shop, these concealable pocket pistol Sheriff's Models were at the front lines of the American frontier. This example is in well above average condition of an early first year production.

Fine, retaining 50% original blue finish with the balance between smooth brown and gray patinas. The acid etched panel is clear. The frame retains 60% original case colors with numerous small spots visible on right side. The grip is also fine with some high edge wear and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A first year production, three digit serialized Colt Sheriff's Model 1877 revolver that displays nicely.