Approximately 11,000 of these Kerr patent revolvers were manufactured by the London Armoury Company between 1859 to 1866, and many 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 has the desirable "JS/anchor" stamped on the front of the grip, found on 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. 3763." on the right of the frame, "LONDON ARMOURY." on the lock plate, "3763" and London crown proofs marked on the outside of the cylinder, "D945" marked on the frame under the cylinder, "945" faintly marked on the front face of the cylinder and inside of the trigger guard.

Very good with strong traces of the original blue finish in protected areas, scattered mild freckling, some scattered patches of light pitting, and legible markings. The grip is fine and has fairly crisp checkering with a few small nicks and handling marks. Mechanically functions fine although cylinder slightly loose on the lock up.