Way to little information. What kind of Colt Revolver? Single Action Army? Python? Diamondback? What condition is it in? A set of new ivory grips with a steer head would set you back 800 or so.
You will need to get a letter from Colt. They cost between 100-300 USD depending on exactly what you have.
Colt Dragoon Revolver was created in 1848.
When was Colt revolver? That's a strange question. You might want to clarify.
From what I've learned on the Internet, the number on the butt is a government inventory control number. The serial number is stamped on the frame of the revolver; look for it after swinging out the cylinder.
Patterson, NJ 1836 ie the Colt Patterson Revolver
Go to the Colt website.
1836
What is the value of a 1850 colt black powder with ships engraved serial number33700
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