The firm Kaiserliche-Konigliche Privilegierten of Innsbruck, Austria, was licensed in 1849 for a five year period to produce copies of Colt's revolvers and long guns. Only a thousand revolvers and a small number of the latter are believed to have been produced per R. L. Wilson on page 143 of "The Book of Colt Firearms" which also pictures and discusses of a similar revolver by the same firm. K.K.P. initially produced copies of the First Model Dragoons but opted to modify the design which resulted in this interesting revolver that has both Dragoon and Navy Model features along with unique K.K.P. deviations and was designed to be used by the Austrian military. The Ordnance Board's report stated that this design was "a perfectly practical weapon and specially recommended as an officer's arm." They were manufactured for the Imperial Austrian Navy when prior to the government opting to purchase Model 1851 Navy revolvers directly from Colt. It is marked "K.K.P. RV: MASCHIN FABR:/INNSBRUCK" on the lower left side of the frame and "PATENT 1849" on the left side. This revolver was made early in production and features a semi-squareback trigger guard. Later models had a trigger guard with an oval contour, and the grip was lengthened. The rear sides of the frame are engraved with a floral scroll design. There is a geometric design on the front edge of the frame. The rear of the cylinder and each side of the back strap have a fan style design. The serial number is stamped on the butt. The assembly number "4" is marked on the wedge, back of the barrel lug, the loading lever, the bottom of the frame under the cylinder, and on the front face of the cylinder. The barrel and back strap were blued, and the remaining parts were casehardened. It is fitted with a smooth one piece walnut grip with a varnished finish and the upper left side hand marked "R Jordan" in script.

Very fine. The barrel retains 80% original blue finish with minor pitting on the muzzle. Half of the original faded case colors remain on the frame and cylinder, and it is bright in the protected areas of the trigger guard on the left side. The recoil shield and cylinder have a smooth gray patina with much of the original casehardened pattern showing. There is some minor oxidation on the trigger guard and trigger guard plate. The trigger guard bow has a silver gray patina, and the plate shows strong bright original case colors. The grip straps have a dark patina with some minor spotting. The grip is also very fine with 95% original varnish remaining, some minor lower edge wear, and a few scattered minor dings and dents. The action is a bit out of time but otherwise functions fine. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. This is a very fine example of a rarely seen licensed Austrian copy of a Colt percussion revolver.