These distinctive seven-shot rimfire pocket revolvers were manufactured by the Moore's Patent Firearms Company circa 1861-1863, prior to Moore suffering a loss of an infringement suit brought by Smith & Wesson relating to Rollin White's patents, forcing the company to subsequently shift to manufacturing a front loading teat-fire revolver. A number of these were known to have been privately purchased by Union officers and enlisted men during the Civil War. Features very attractive Nimschke style scroll engraving with beaded backgrounds on the frame, patterns on the back strap, and starbursts on the bottom of the trigger guard and butt. The top of the barrel is marked "MANFD FOR SMITH & WESSON BY MOORE'S PAT FIRE ARMS CO." and has a nickel-silver bead front sight. The underside of the barrel is numbered "6248", the right of both grip straps are marked "14J" which is repeated inside the grip mortise. Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus bright original blue finish on the barrel and cylinder with some scattered minor surface flaking and smooth brown patina on the balance, 70% original silver plating on the frame and grip straps with bright golden patina on the exposed brass, sharp engraving, and 50% plus vivid original case colors on the hammer. Grip is very fine with most of the original piano varnish finish, minor lower edge finish wear, some scattered light handling marks, and defined edges. Broken hammer mainspring, otherwise mechanically functions by hand.