Only an estimated 1,100 of these revolving shotguns were manufactured c. 1860-1863. They are even scarcer in that this total includes examples in both 20 and 10 gauge and in various configurations. Approximately 600 were manufactured in 10 gauge (.75 caliber). This large frame, 10 gauge example is particularly desirable with its long barrel, scroll trigger guard, and deluxe buttstock. The matching numbered barrel has a small nickel-silver bead front sight and under-rib with the cleaning rod secured in two ferrules, and a plain walnut forend with silver cap and nickel-silver escutcheons and "980" marked inside in pencil. 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 poorly struck. It is fitted with an attractive scroll pattern trigger guard. The cylinder has the patent marking in one of the flutes. The nicely figured buttstock has multi-point checkering and a matching numbered blued steel buttplate.

Fine with 70% original finish on the frame and cylinder, 40% of the thinning original blue finish on the barrel, light original case colors, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and general scattered marks and scratches. The wear appears to be mostly from age and storage. The buttstock and forearm are both fine and have glossy varnish with a few stained spots, beautiful figure on the buttstock, crisp checkering, mild scratches, small flake at the tip of the buttplate tang, and faint repair visible on the right side at the rear of the forend cap. Mechanically excellent.