Thank you, everyone, for giving me things to think about and look out for. Unfortunately, this gun is being offered as a part of an estate auction out-of-state, so I'm not sure how to go about getting it examined by an expert before the auction takes place tomorrow.
I did ask my BF last X'mas what kind of guns he'd be looking to add to his collection next, and "early Colt revolver" was one of many he rattled off, though he didn't provide me with a specific model. Of course, I'm sure he knew I wouldn't remember all the details anyhow...
Reading Hawg Haggen's comments, the auction house got the year wrong but if it is genuine, it may be a decent find, so I did get more pictures.
I know pictures are no substitute for actually inspecting the item in person, but do these pictures help in making the call on authenticity?
Thanks!!!!!