Although referred to as the North & Skinner revolving rifle, these rifle were actually manufactured by North and Savage of Middletown, Connecticut circa 1856 to 1859. It is estimated that a total of 600 were produced. The 6-shot cylinder revolved, locked into position and hammer cocked by a downward motion of combination trigger guard and cocking lever. The barrel has a blade front sight and a notch rear sight (partially broken), with "NORTH & SAVAGE MIDDLETOWN CONN" faintly marked on the top flat, "CAST STEEL" on the upper left flat and "PATENTED JUNE 1 1852" on the upper right flat. Mounted on a smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.