Approximately 11,000 of these Kerr patent revolvers were manufactured by the London Armoury Company between 1859 to 1866, and the majority were known to have been exported for use by the Confederacy during the American Civil War, with some stopped by the Union blockade. These revolvers were well regarded by the men who carried them. This example appears to have a very faint "JS/anchor" marking. This marking is found on some of the known Confederate issued examples. The Kerr revolver's cylinder can be rotated by pulling the trigger, but the hammer must be cocked manually and also revolves the cylinder when it is. The use of an older style back action percussion lock meant that these revolvers were easier to work on and repair than more complicated revolver actions. "L.A.C" London Armory Company marking followed by "crown/GP" and "crown/V" proofs on the upper left barrel flat, "LONDON/ARMOURY" marked on the left of the frame, "KERR'S PATENT. 2039." on the right of the frame, "LONDON ARMOURY." on the lock plate, "2039" and faint London crown proofs marked on the outside of the cylinder, "2059" (likely a factory error) is marked on the inside of the frame above and below the cylinder, on the inside of the trigger guard, on the underside of the lock and on the grip inside the lock cutout area. What appears to be "640" is marked on the front face of the cylinder

Good with mostly brown patina overall, traces of original blue finish, with scattered moderate pitting and mostly clear markings. Artificially aged and blue finished modern replacement loading lever assembly. Grip is also very good with some light wear areas, some dents and scratches, a minor chip on the right beneath the edge of the lock and otherwise mostly defined checkering. The hammer is functioning, the cylinder does not properly rotate, mechanically needs work.