This pocket revolver was made by the obscure company IXL of New York City. Total production of these revolvers is estimated around 750 with all made c.1857. Although these were not an official martial arm, these revolvers may have been carried as privately purchased sidearms during the Civil War. It has a distinctive spurless hammer and features a blade front sight, frame notch rear sight, full coverage scroll engraving on the frame, trigger guard, and grip straps; and a smooth round five shot cylinder. The matching serial number "42" is mark on the cylinder, loading lever, and barrel. The "IXL N. YORK" marking is not seen on the barrel perhaps due to this example being of such early manufacture. It is fitted with smooth walnut grips and is set in a red velvet lined fitted wood case with eleven lead rounds, oiler, flask, and bullet mold.

Fine. The revolver retains 50% of the original blue finish with significant retention on the barrel which has some high edge wear and on the cylinder which has some sections of wear. The frame has crisp engraving with traces of the blue finish. The exposed surfaces overall have a mottled gray patina. Traces of the original case colors are present on the loading arm. The action is excellent and the serial numbers are sharp. The grips are very fine with some slight wear on the lower edges and otherwise only light scratches. The case is very fine with some minor scratches and marks and light staining on the interior. These revolvers are rarely seen and would make a great addition to any collection!