Colt manufactured only approximately 15,500 of these revolvers from 1847 to 1850. This revolver was manufactured in 1849. The top of the barrel is marked "-ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW-YORK CITY-", "COLTS / PATENT" on the left side of the frame and the matching serial number is marked on the barrel, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, back strap, and the wedge and cylinder pin are numbered "076". "COLTS / PATENT" is also marked on the cylinder as well as the roll engraved Texas Ranger/Indian scene. The cylinder has the round stops, the trigger guard is the squareback variation, the barrel and cylinder were finished blue, the frame and hammer casehardened and the trigger guard and back strap silver plated. Fitted with a one piece varnished walnut grip.

Good. The metal surfaces have a dark brown patina with several small dents in the cylinder and faint scene. The trigger guard and back strap retain 60% original silver plating, with an aged patina on the exposed brass. The grip is also good with traces of varnish and a few minor dings. The markings are clear. The hammer spring is a bit weak, the action functions properly.