Manufactured in 1858. Brass pin front and hammer notch rear sights, with "ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW YORK CITY" in brackets on the barrel, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, "V" and "G" on the left side of the trigger guard and the stagecoach holdup scene on the cylinder. Matching numbers on the barrel, lever, wedge, cylinder pin, cylinder, frame and grip straps. Fitted with a one piece varnished walnut grip.

Very good, with 30% of the original blue finish, showing a mixed brown and gray patina overall, bright edge wear, and scattered shallow pitting, most prominent around the breech and nipples. Strong traces of the original case color are present on the frame, with bright gray on the high points and a mixed patina. Over half of the original silver is present, most darkly aged, with well colored brass on the exposed areas. Grips are good, with dings and varnish loss. Mechanically needs work as the mainspring is broke.

Manufactured in 1870. Brass pin front and notch rear sights, with "COLT'S PT./1855" and "ADDRESS COL. COLT/HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." on top of the barrel, divided by Maltese crosses, and a pointing hand. The cylinder has the roll engraved "cabin and Indian" scene, with matching numbers on the barrel, cylinder and butt. With a smooth one piece grip.

Fair, with traces of the original blue finish, strongest on the frame, with areas of brown and gray patina, mild pitting, and scattered dings and scuffs. The refinished grip is fair, with some denting concentrated on the butt, mild chips, and strong varnish. The half-cock notch needs minor adjustment, otherwise mechanically good.