Manufactured in 1875 this is an example of a short barrel version of the "Cloverleaf" revolver. The left barrel side is marked "COLT" and is the only marking on the barrel as featured on short barreled "Cloverleafs". The ejector rod is mounted in the cylinder pin and extends through a lug on the bottom of the barrel to the muzzle. The top strap is marked "PAT. SEP. 19, 1871" and "41 CAL" is marked on the left frame side below the four-shot cylinder. Matching numbers appear on the butt and bottom of the barrel. It has a brass frame, with blue barrel and cylinder and fitted with varnished walnut grips.

Fine. The cylinder retains 60% of the faded original blue finish showing thinning on the high points. The barrel retains 20% original blue finish with the balance mostly a brown patina with sharp markings. The brass frame has a very pleasant mustard color aged patina. The grips are excellent with 90% original varnish showing some high edge wear and a few minor handling marks. The markings are clear. The action is fine.