Manufactured in 1863, this is one of a reported 38,000 Model 1861 Navy revolvers manufactured between 1861-1873. A fancy script name "J. B. Rockhill" is period inscribed on the butt of this revolver. No further information has been located related to this name at the current time. German silver blade front sight, "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-" marked on top of the barrel, standard Navy roll scene on the cylinder, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, "36 CAL" and "C" on the left of the trigger guard. Matching full and partial serial number marked on the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, cylinder pin and handwritten in black ink inside the back channel of the grip, with an unnumbered replacement wedge.

Very good, retains 30% plus original blue finish on the barrel concentrated mostly on the bottom, with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance and some dings around the wedge, mostly visible cylinder scene with numerous scattered dings, vise marks, and some light flash pitting, some traces of original case colors in protected areas, and traces of original silver finish in protected areas with bright golden patina on the brass. Grip is fine with much of the original glossy piano varnish finish, some surface flaking along on the lower edges, numerous scattered dings on the left lower side and on the butt, scattered light scratches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.