Manufactured in 1863, with a 3 screw frame cut for a shoulder stock. The top of the barrel has the one line New York U. S. America address flanked by dashes, "COLTS / PATENT" on the left side of the frame and the Texas naval battle scene on the rebated cylinder. Inspector initial "C" is found the left side of the barrel just to the right of the wedge screw, "L" on the right side, "C" on the front portion of the cylinder and "L" on the rebated portion, and a "W" behind the trigger guard bow and on top of the back strap. Matching serial number on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap and partial number "0755" on the cylinder. The wedge is secured too tightly to check internal parts. The grip has a faint partial cartouches.

Refinished. The barrel is mostly a smooth mottled blue gray over pits. The cylinder has a smooth mottled gray patina and the scene is 95% visible. The back strap has a smooth mottled gray patina. The grip is good, with the exception of six notches cut into the lower right side edge, there is a small chip on the right toe and some scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is fine.