Manufactured in 1863. Standard one line New York barrel address on the top barrel flat, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, "31 CAL" on the trigger guard shoulder and stagecoach holdup scene roll-engraved on the cylinder. Matching serial number on the barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap, with the partial serial number "6852" on the loading lever and arbor pin, and "36852" on the wedge. The cylinder is numbered "36883". Fitted with smooth varnished one piece walnut grip.

Very fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 75% of the original bright blue finish with some minor spotting on the muzzle end of the barrel and a small area that has been cleaned. The exposed areas have a smooth brownish gray patina. All of the cylinder scene is visible. The loading lever, frame and hammer retain 95% plus of the vivid original case colors with a smooth gray on the recoil shields. The trigger guard and back strap retain about 30% of the original silver, mostly in protected areas with the exposed brass having an aged patina. The grips are excellent retaining almost all of the original varnish with some minor wear and small nicks on the bottom edge and a few overall small minor dents. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.