This is a rare early Savage & North second variation of the First Model, "Figure 8" revolver that was one of 250 manufactured around 1856. Total production of all Figure 8 revolvers is believed to be around 500. This example has the standard address and patent marking on the top of the barrel and the matching serial number on the loading lever, trigger guard screw, inside both grip panels, cylinder pin, recoil shield, and some internal components. It has a brass cone front sight and a notch rear sight. These early Savage revolvers were redesigned and became the more widely used Savage Navy model manufactured during the Civil War and purchased by the U.S. government.

Good, showing attractively aged patina on the brass, mixed grey and brown patina on the iron, and some patches of pitting. The grips are also good with scratches, cracks, and edge damage. Mechanically fine, though the cocking lever must be manually reset. This revolver is absent in most American collections and will certainly fill the usually absent slot!