An estimated 600 of these shotguns were manufactured in 1860-1863 in 10 gauge, per page 201 of "The Book of Colt Firearms" by R.L. Wilson, ranking them among the rarest Colt percussion firearms. In the days when most shotguns were single or double barrel, the five-shot Colt revolving shotguns offered considerable firepower. The barrel is numbered "1024" on the bottom and has a small nickel-silver bead front sight and under-rib with the cleaning rod secured in two ferrules and a walnut forearm with silver plated forend cap. The frame has "COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." marked in the sight groove on the top strap, the serial number on the bottom, a casehardened hammer, and the patent marking on the left. It is fitted with an attractive scroll pattern trigger guard. The buttplate is matching serial numbered at the toe. The buttstock has multi-point checkering, steel buttplate, and brass rod extension under the buttplate.

Very good, with overall mottled brown patina with the forend cap retaining some of its silver plating, mild pitting evident, two screws are missing from left side of frame and one screw absent from the upper part of the buttplate, and moderate overall wear. The wood is fine, with defined checkering on the wrist, hairline cracks around the tang, minor flaking, and surface scratches throughout. Functions but mechanically needs work, as the cylinder does not lock up.