Manufactured from 1861 to 1863. Top of barrel is marked "D. MOORE.PATENT.SEPT. 18. 1860". Decorative broad scroll engraving on the silver plated frame, trigger guard, recoil shields, butt and backstrap. Serrated hammer, brass bead front sight and notch rear sight. Seven shot cylinder with removable ejector rod mounted under the barrel. Barrel and cylinder swing to right for loading. Fitted with square butt, smooth walnut grips.

Good, with the metal surfaces showing signs of some cleaning with a gray patina and minor pitting. The brass retains approximately 90% of the original sliver plating with an aged patina on the exposed brass. The grips are good with approximately 70% of the varnish remaining, some minor scratches and a couple of minor nicks. The action is excellent. Purchased from Selas Messer in 1978, from the Will Hoffeld collection.

Manufactured from 1861 to 1863. Total quantity estimated at several thousand. Top of barrel is marked "D. MOORE.PATENT.SEPT. 18. 1860". Decorative broad scroll engraving on the silver plated frame, trigger guard, recoil shields, butt and backstrap. Serrated hammer, brass bead front sight and notch rear sight. Seven shot cylinder with removable ejector rod mounted under the barrel. Barrel and cylinder swing to right for loading. Fitted with square butt, smooth walnut grips.

Good. The metal surfaces exhibiting a dark patina and pin prick pitting. The brass retains mostly silvered out plating around the trigger guard area. There is a large gouge on the bottom edge of the right grip, heavy lower edge wear, about 80% varnish remaining and minor dents and scratches. The engraving is clear and crisp. Missing cylinder release bottom. The action needs work, the hammer will not hold a cock position. Purchased from the San Fernando Gun Club and from the Will Hoffeld collection.