Manufactured in 1875. The top of the barrel is marked "COLTS HOUSE PISTOL/HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." flanked by Maltese crosses and the top strap is marked "PAT. SEP.19, 1871." The matching serial number appears on the butt and bottom of the barrel. Standard integral blade front sight and frame notch rear sight. Colt only manufactured approximately 7,500 of this four shot variation.

Exceptionally fine with 85% plus bright original high polish blue. Strong patches of silver finish present on the frame with the vast majority of the high polish blue finish remaining on the barrel, cylinder, hammer, and other small parts. The grips are excellent with a few dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. One will look a long time to find a finer example!