Manufactured in 1853. One-line New York City barrel address, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of frame and navy battle scene on cylinder. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked "V". Matching serial number on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, loading lever, cylinder and back strap, with the partial serial number "6289" on the wedge and cylinder pin. There is an "X" on the left side trigger guard shoulder and a small "3" on the cylinder and on the left side of the barrel lug. The barrel and cylinder are blue, trigger guard and back strap are silver plated, and the hammer, frame and loading lever are casehardened. Brass cone front sight and hammer notch rear sight. Fitted with a smooth grip. In a period case with red velvet lining and S. Sutherland Richmond Virginia retailer label on interior lid lining with a James Dixon & Sons powder flask, a sealed 5 count box of combustible envelope cartridges, a "COLTS/PATENT" marked iron bullet mold, a cleaning rod, a nipple wrench/screwdriver, a Eley Bros. cap tin (full) and a key.

Fine with 50% thinning original blue finish remaining on the barrel and cylinder with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The frame and loading lever have 25% original faded case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina, and 70% overall of the original age darkened silver remains on the trigger guard and back strap. The exposed brass has a natural aged patina. The grip is also fine with most of the original varnish remaining and some scattered minor dents and dings. The cylinder scene is 100% visible, and the markings are clear. The action is excellent. The case is very good with a slightly loose hinge, a hardly noticeable warp in the lid and overall minor scratches on the exterior. The lining has faded and shows some wear and stains. All of the accessories are fine.