Although often referred to as the North & Skinner revolving rifle based on the patent for the design, these rifles were actually manufactured by North & Savage of Middletown, Connecticut, around 1856 to 1859. It is estimated that only a total of 600-700 were manufactured. It has a rounded blade front sight, ring pattern at the transition from round to octagon, "NORTH & SAVAGE MIDDLETOWN. CONN." on top of the barrel with "PATENTED JUNE 1 1852" on the upper left barrel flat, "CAST-STEEL" on the upper right barrel flat, flat loading lever, the distinctive action that partially covers the cylinder, under-lever that rotates the cylinder and cocks the hammer, number "178" on the bottom of the barrel, and a smooth stock with a brass patch box on the left side and an iron buttplate. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Very good with smooth mottled brown and gray patina, some scattered areas of light freckling, and defined markings and edges in the iron. Stock is fine as re-varnished, with some light scratches, some cracking of the outer varnish finish at the right of the lower tang and at the toe, and defined edges. Mechanically fine.