36 caliber serial number 62439. Fine New York City 3rd Model martial '51 with 7 1/2" octagonal barrel. Brass cone front sight and 1 line address with dashes. It has usual Ormsby naval battle scene on cylinder & "COLT'S PATENT" over a tiny "U.S." on let side of frame. It has brass grip frame with 1 piece walnut grip having legible "CGC" (C.G. Chandler) cartouche in an oval on left side and an "RHKW" cartouche in an oval on right side for Capt. Robert Henry Kirkwood Whitley. Most parts have small sub inspector initials. 4 Of 6 safety pins on cylinder are present.

Good to very good. Iron is overall mottled gray with discernable markings. All matching including wedge. Cylinder retains about 60-70% Ormsby naval battle scene. Grip frame is smoother with a medium mustard patina. Grip is fine w/ moderate edge wear, well fit w/ discernable cartouches though light. Mechanics are fine with good rifled bore.