Manufactured in 1862, during the Civil War, it would have made an excellent sidearm for any soldier that could afford to privately purchase one. It has a brass cone front sight, "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA" on the top of the barrel, standard stagecoach scene and patent markings, "V" and "36 CAL" on the left side of the trigger guard, and matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Matching partial numbers are visible on the wedge, arbor pin, cylinder, and appears to be marked with ink in the grip mortise.

Very fine, retains 60% original blue finish, 70% original case colors, and traces of original silver plating with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, attractive antique patina on the brass, and a series of minor scratches on the barrel lug near the wedge on the right. The grip is excellent with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent.