Produced in 1863, and at some point altered to increase ease of carry and concealment, with the loading lever deleted, the barrel reduced to it’s current length, the muzzle recrowned and the grips and back strap altered to a bird's-head profile. Brass bead and hammer notch sights, with "BARNEY" hand-stamped atop the barrel, "COLTS/ PATENT" on the left side of the frame, Texas Navy cylinder scene, and brass front strap. Some small inspection marks, with matching numbers on the barrel, frame, cylinder and front strap. Smooth grips. This sort of modifications also carries the nickname "Avenging Angel", having to do with Mormons using this sort of revolvers for religious inspired executions.

Good as period modified, with a mixed brown and gray patina overall, showing areas of scattered pitting, edge wear and handling marks. Grip is fair, with mended cracks and chips. Mechanically fine.