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 one has a serial number of "5750" and therefore was made around 1874.

The 3 inch long nicely rifled iron barrel and four-shot cylinder have matching bright gun metal gray patinas. They have lost all their factory blue finish but look pleasing with no rust or pitting. The barrel has a clear and legible address that reads:  " COLT'S HOUSE PISTOL" over "HARTFORD CT. USA". The brass frame has no traces of nickel.  It is marked above the cylinder "PAT. SEP. 19. 1871" and below the cylinder on the left side front "41 CAL".  The excellent grips are original and numbered to the gun on the interior while the serial number "5750" is clearly stamped on the bottom of the butt. There is a spur trigger.  The action is fully functional and the hammer cocks well and turns the cylinder. The ejection rod functions as designed. These "pocket pistols" packed a real punch and were certainly carried by both civilians for protection and the military man as a back-up weapon. It was perfect for the Old West gambler too. A nice clean example.   [pe][ph:L]

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