These conversion style revolvers were manufactured as a cartridge revolver circa 1873-1875 by Colt using existing percussion revolvers or parts and manufacturing new components to accept cartridges. Many of these were carried out West. This example has the standard markings and features. Matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard, butt and cylinder (faint). The wedge is unnumbered and the barrel lug marked with a faint non-matching serial number. Ejector assembly period removed with plugged sections in its place as well as the barrel being shortened. Period tack decoration in right grip panel.

Good as period modified, retains half of an old period nickel finish with dark brown patina on the balance, worn markings and some scattered light pitting. Grip is also good with scattered scratches and dents, some crazing along the bottom edges, and tack decoration in right panel as mentioned above. Mechanically fine.