Serial no. 68903 for 1853, .31 caliber. 4 inch barrel with two-line New York address. Blued, casehardened and silver-plated finish. Varnished walnut grips. Together with later burgundy velour-lined case in the Colt style. Period accessories include standing eagle flask, blued steel two-cavity Colt's Patent mold, L-shaped tool and Eley cap tin. Condition: Fine. Barrel and cylinder retain 80-90% blue finish showing scattered scratches and light spotting. Left side of frame with 90% partially faded casehardening. Right side with faded traces. Triggerguard with 40-50% silver. Gripstraps with smooth brass. Excellent grips with 98% varnish and few light marks. Accessories very good. See Illustration
Serial no. 68903 for 1853, .31 caliber. 4 inch barrel with two-line New York address. Blued, casehardened and silver-plated finish. Varnished walnut grips. Together with later burgundy velour-lined case in the Colt style. Period accessories include standing eagle flask, blued steel two-cavity Colt's Patent mold, L-shaped tool and Eley cap tin. Condition: Fine. Barrel and cylinder retain 80-90% blue finish showing scattered scratches and light spotting. Left side of frame with 90% partially faded casehardening. Right side with faded traces. Triggerguard with 40-50% silver. Gripstraps with smooth brass. Excellent grips with 98% varnish and few light marks. Accessories very good. See Illustration
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