Manufactured in 1863-1864, the Slocum revolver was a very interesting and innovative attempt to circumvent Rollin White's patent on bored-through cylinders, which at the time was held and adamantly protected by Smith & Wesson. The chambers are individual components that slide forward over the ejector rod for loading and unloading. This example has beautiful factory floral scroll engraving on the sides of the frame and top of the back strap. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard one line address and patent date. There are matching assembly numbers on the right of the grip frame and both grip panels. Included with the revolver is a very scarce factory box with correct Brooklyn Arms Co. picture label inside the lid and an original factory pamphlet.

Excellent, retains 75% plus of the original blue finish and 85% of the original silver finish, which shows an attractively aged patina, with the balance mostly a brown patina or attractively aged brass, and the engraving remaining crisp. The grips are fine with a hairline crack in the right panel and a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with a tape repair on a lid corner and moderate wear.