This revolver was originally manufactured in 1852 for cap and ball ammunition and inspected by Joseph Hannis or John Hawkens based on the small "JH" and "H" inspection marks. It was subsequently non-factory converted for metallic cartridges. An ejector housing with cartridge case head cap, recoil shield, loading gate (appears pewter), and firing pin were added as part of the conversion and the original loading lever was removed and the hinge slot filled. The conversion is similar to those done on the Pocket Navy revolvers in the mid-1870s but has a more primitive style indicating it was likely converted by a frontier gunsmith. It has matching visible serial numbers, the New York City barrel address, "COLTS/PATENT/U.S." on the frame, and the Indian and Texas Ranger cylinder scene. It has a German silver blade front sight, primitive rear sight soldered on the recoil shield, and a one-piece walnut grip.