Manufactured in 1863 with a three screw frame cut for a shoulder stock. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line New York address and "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame. The left side of the barrel lug is marked "GG", "C" on the right side, "G" and "C" on the cylinder, and a "D" on the top of the back strap and behind the trigger guard bow. The complete matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, and the matching partial number "5053" is marked on the cylinder pin and cylinder, and the wedge is mis-matched (5521). The cylinder is roll engraved with the Texas naval battle scene. Blue finish with casehardened frame and loading lever. Fitted with a one-piece smooth walnut grip with a faint boxed cartouche on the right side.

Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina. The trigger guard has a pleasant aged patina. The cylinder scene is mostly visible and the markings are readable. The slightly undersized grip has been refinished and remains very good with a very small chip on each toe, some very light lower edge wear and a few minor handling marks. As noted the cartouche is faint. The action is excellent.