Manufactured in 1852. The top of the barrel has the two line New York barrel address inside brackets, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame and the stagecoach holdup scene on the cylinder. The complete matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder and back strap, with the partial serial number "781" on the loading lever, wedge and cylinder pin. There is a "Q" marked below the serial number on the trigger guard. Fitted with a varnished one piece walnut grip.

Fine. The barrel retains 40% thin original blue finish on the barrel mixed with smooth brown patina and some light spotting. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina. 85% original silver plating remains on the back strap and trigger guard with some areas darkened with age. The grip is fine with most of the varnish remaining and showing some wear on the lower edges and a few minor dents. The markings are clear. Cylinder scene is clearly visible. The action is fine.