Manufactured circa 1865. It has the standard cone front sight, hammer notch rear sight, smooth one piece grip, one line New York barrel address, standard "COLTS/PATENT" frame marking, "36 CAL" on the left side of the trigger guard, and matching serial numbers including on the wedge (style without retaining spring) and cylinder pin.

Fine. 30% of the bright original blue finish and traces of the case colors remain. The balance has primarily a brown patina with some areas of gray and light oxidation and pitting. The grip straps display an attractive aged patina. The grip is fine with most of the varnish remaining, several small dents, and some minor edge wear. The markings are mostly legible. Mechanically fine.