Factory letter states revolver was sold to the U.S. Government, shipped to New York Arsenal, Governor's Island, New York, on March 5, 1863 with 8" barrel in .44 caliber, blue finish, and wood stocks. This was a 1,000 gun shipment. Visible numbers match.

Good with a mottled gray patina, scattered pitting, traces of cylinder scene, faint cartouches on worn grip. Mechanically fine.