Colt .31 Caliber pocket revolver with 6" inch barrel and 6 shot cylinder. Made in 1865.  Serial number is in the 272,000 range with all matching numbers on barrel, frame, triggerguard, backstrap, and cylinder.  Wedge is a replacement and not marked.  No cylinder scene.  One line Barrel address is in very good shape and reads:

ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK US AMERICA

The left side of the frame is marked "COLT'S PATENT" and triggerguard reads "31 CAL".  Nice strong knurling on the hammer. Overall, metal has turned to a brown patina with no silver plate remaining on the brass straps.  Very Good grips with a little original varnish remaining.  4 small notches are located near the backstrap.  Good mechanics.  A well-used little percussion Colt but solid example that grades to NRA Antique Good. 

Item# 8707

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