Manufactured in 1853. The revolver has the round brass trigger guard and rectangular cylinder stops found on Third Model Dragoons. The top flat of the barrel is marked "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-", the left side of the frame is marked "COLTS/PATENT" over "U.S.", the left upper front of the trigger guard is marked with a small "F" and the left shoulder "G". The complete matching serial number is stamped on the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and back strap, and the partial number "3577" on the loading lever, wedge and arbor pin, and the cylinder is mis-matched (12664). Standard brass blade front sight and hammer notch rear sight and fitted with smooth one-piece walnut grip with a visible cartouche on each side.

About good. The metal surfaces have a dark patina with overall moderate pitting. The brass has a natural untouched aged patina with traces of age darkened silver in the protected areas. The grip is good with a very faint illegible cartouche present on both sides. Cylinder is mismatched and absent of the scene. The markings are clear. The action is fine.