Only about 3,000 Army Model revolvers were manufactured in 1861 and 1862 by the Joslyn Firearms Company in Stonington, Connecticut. The Joslyn is one of the scarcest of all the revolvers used by the Union Army and Navy. 1,100 Joslyns were purchased on the open market and primarily issued to Ohio units including the 5th and 6th Ohio Cavalry. Dovetailed blade front sight, a sighting groove in the top strap. "B.F. JOSLYN/PATD, MAY 4TH 1858." on top of the barrel at the breech. The full serial number is marked on the butt, butt cap, bottom of the barrel, loading lever, and stamped inside each grip panel. The bottom of the frame and the loading lever are marked with a "B", which is likely a government ordnance inspector marking

Very good, showing a mix of grey and brown patina overall with some light flash pitting and some mild holster wear on the edges of the barrel. The grip is fine with a few scattered minor dings and mostly well-defined checkering. Mechanically fine.