Unique, .36 caliber, single action revolver manufactured by the Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co., of Middletown, Connecticut. The revolver features a distinctive, heart-shaped, trigger guard with finger lever to rotate the six-shot cylinder. The revolver has a hinged loading lever and two-piece walnut grips. The top of the frame is roll-stamped: "SAVAGE R.F.A. CO./H.S. NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17, 1856/JAN. 18, 1859, MAY 15, 1860." in three lines. "C" and "H" government sub-inspection marks are visible on most components. The Ordnance Department purchased 11,984 of the total production of approximately 20,000 Savage revolvers for issue during the Civil War.