Manufactured by the Savage Revolving Fire Arms Co. of Middletown, Connecticut c. 1861 to the mid-1860s. Of the 20,000 Savage Navy revolvers manufactured between 1861-1865, the Ordnance Department purchased 11,984 of these distinctive revolvers. Features a heart shaped trigger guard with round cocking lever, off-set hammer, six-shot gas-sealing cylinder, octagon barrel, and hinged loading lever. The top strap is roll-stamped "SAVAGE R.F.A.Co.MIDDLETOWN. CT/H.S.NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17 1856/JANUARY 18 1859. MAY 15 1860" in three lines. This example shows no ordnance inspector's markings and was likely sold on the commercial market during the war, making it comparatively rarer than the U.S. inspected examples. The back of the left grip is marked "ROBERT E. EBY." Both grips also have the matching serial number. Provenance: The Robert E. Eby Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Very good plus with 50% original blue finish on the barrel and loading lever housing, mostly dark gray patina on the balance, some minor pitting, and general mild overall wear. The grips are also very good with repaired cracks, small chips, and mild scratches. Mechanically fine.