Manufactured in 1869 with brass pin front and notch rear sights and 3 1/2 inch round barrel marked with the two-line New York Colt address. 5-shot unfluted cylinder with cylinder retaining screw in the side and stagecoach holdup scene. Fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip. About 2,925 of the models 7 and 7A Root revolvers were made near the end of production. Matching serial number on the barrel, cylinder, and frame. Includes partitioned hardwood case containing a cap tin, two conical bullets and seven round balls, a powder flask, and a "COLT'S/PATENT" and 31Pkt" marked bullet mould.

Very good, retaining 30% original blue finish and traces of case colors in protected areas with handling marks throughout. Grips are fine with handling marks, dings, lower edge wear, and a scratch on the left side at the top. Mechanically fine. Case is fine with a crack in the lid, separated partitions, and typical wear on the lining and some separated partitions.