Only around 2,000 of these revolvers were manufactured c. 1873-1875. This example has classic Germanic scroll engraving patterns on the barrel, frame, grip straps, and hammer along with dot and track line borders on the cylinder and wolf head motif on the hammer. The barrel has a brass post front sight, the one-line New York address, and a partially filled loading rod slot. The cylinder has the classic stagecoach hold-up scene. The recoil shield on the right is cut for loading, and the hammer has a rim fire firing pin pinned to the left side. The visible serial numbers are all matching, and there are "E" markings for engraving marked by the lower serial number locations.

Very fine with crisp markings and engraving, 90% plus original nickel plating, some minor flaking at the edges and back strap, and mild marks and scratches. The age shrunken grip is fine and has some loss at the edges, age cracks, and attractive natural tones. Mechanically fine. This is definitely a very attractive example of one of Colt's earliest metallic cartridge revolvers. These Pocket Navy conversions were manufactured alongside the early Colt Single Action Army revolvers.