A significant portion of the .36 caliber pocket revolvers manufactured between 1863/65 and 1872 were shipped as factory conversions to .38 caliber metallic cartridges or originally assembled as cartridge revolvers. This example is one of the earlier examples with the one-line New York address on the barrel, original percussion components, stagecoach holdup scene on the rebated cylinder, standard patent markings, matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, wedge, and arbor pin, and a smooth varnished grip. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Exceptionally fine, retaining 80% bright original high polish blue finish, 95% original vivid case colors, and traces of original silver plating remaining in the protected areas with the exposed brass having an attractive appearance. Nearly all of the cylinder scene remains. The grip is excellent with a few handling marks and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent.