Manufactured in 1854 as a Third Model and has a period added dovetail mounted blade front sight, the one-line New York barrel address, small "COLTS/PATENT" frame marking, single letter inspection marks, standard cylinder scene, hammer notch rear sight, and matching serial numbers (grip number not visible).

Good with dark brown patina and mild pitting on the iron, heavier pitting on the recoil shield, a large patch of original silver plating remaining at the top of the back strap, aged patina on the rest of the grip frame, moderate scratches and dings on the grip as well as some chipping at the toe, and missing the rear grip strap toe screw. Mechanically fine.