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 a "G" or "C" is on the left rear of the loading lever. The cylinder is roll engraved with the Federals and Indian battle scene and marked "MODEL U.S.M.R./COLT'S PATENT". The complete matching serial number is stamped on the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, cylinder and back strap, and the partial number "945" on the loading lever, wedge and arbor pin. Standard brass blade front sight and hammer notch rear sight and fitted with smooth one-piece walnut grip with a visible "WAT" cartouche on the left side.

Fair. The metal surfaces have a smooth grayish brown patina. The brass has an aged patina. The grip is very good with some slight lower edge wear, and a few minor dings and handling marks. The renumbered cylinder has most of the scene visible. The markings are clear. The action is fine.