Make: Colt

Model: Cloverleaf House Model Revolver

Serial Number: 7815

Year of Manufacture: 1875

Caliber: .41 Rimfire

Action Type: Single Action, Side-Loading Revolver

Barrel Length: 3"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch integral to the topstrap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece smooth wood. The serial number is hand-written on the inside of each panel. The grips have some scattered light nicks and scratches. There is some finish loss along the back edges, more notable on the right panel. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition as Antique.

Type of Finish: Blue & Silver-Plated Brass

Finish Originality: Original, the barrel is serial-matching.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some minor erosion at the muzzle-end and a few patches of more notable erosion about mid-way. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7+/10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is finish wear on the ejector rod lug. The silver plate shows mottled discoloration, but should polish up nicely. The action shows light operational wear, most notable on the ejector rod. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine-Excellent condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: Colt's first ever solid frame, metallic cartridge revolver, the Cloverleaf House model represented a huge leap forward for revolver design. Chambered for the .41 rimfire cartridge, the House revolver's fluted four-round cylinder gives it the name "Cloverleaf" due to the shape of the cylinder when viewed from the front or rear. The chambers of the Cloverleaf were recessed, a feature not to return to Colt revolvers for many years and a particularly important safety feature for rimfire guns which can have a cartridge set off by impact on the edges of the rim. This example is in extraordinary condition for a 150 year old gun, retaining the great majority of its original blue and silver-plate finish, a better bore than it has any right to, and strong mechanics. At serial 7815 of nearly 10,000 made, it is toward the end of production. For the dedicated collector, this beautiful Cloverleaf is not one to pass up. Please see our photos and good luck!