Manufactured in 1894. Only 925 of these revolvers (in all calibers combined) were manufactured between 1888 and 1896, therefore are highly regarded and sought after by collectors. This revolver is one of only 51 Flat Top Target Models chambered in the 44 Russian caliber. These Flattop Target revolvers predominantly fell into the serial number range of 127,000 to 163,000. Not only rare, these revolvers were a very attractive and well finished variation, finished in all high polished blue finish with a casehardened hammer. The top of the barrel is marked "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.", the left side "44 RUSSIAN CTG." and the two line, three patent dates on the lower left side of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the colt "VP" triangle proof with a "W" on the rear. The matching serial number on the frame, trigger guard and back strap and the loading gate is marked with the assembly number "15". Front blade sight and standard dovetailed rear target sight. There is a non-factory drilled and tapped hole on the top and front straps. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. The accompanying factory letter verifies the 44 S&W caliber, (same as 44 Russian), 7 1/2", blue finish, no mention of grips and interesting enough the revolver was not shipped for 18 years after manufacture and shipped to Albert foster, the Manager of Colt's New York Office, on March 16, 1912.

Excellent. The revolver retains 95% original blue finish with some wear on the barrel, a smooth brown patina on the back strap, a mix of smooth brown patina and thin blue finish on the front strap and some minor circular scratches around one of the two non-factory filler screw taps on the top strap. There is also one on the rear of the trigger guard. The grips have faded to brown and remain very fine with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.