Manufactured in 1863 as a commercial revolver. The barrel has the one-line New York address, the frame has "COLTS/PATENT," the trigger guard has "36 CAL," and the cylinder has the naval battle scene. Matching numbers are stamped on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, wedge and arbor pin. The loading lever is unmarked.

Fine. The revolver retains 50% original blue finish (mostly on the barrel) with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. Most of the cylinder scene remains. Strong patterns of original case colors are visible in the protected areas. The grip is fine with a number of minor dings on the bottom, otherwise high edge wear, prevalent on right grip, and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.