Manufactured circa 1845 by G.R. Collis, Birmingham. The pistol features a 44 caliber fluted barrel cluster with Birmingham proofmarks at the breech end of each flute and the barrel chambers numbered from 1 to 6. The frame, trigger guard and backstrap feature light floral scroll engraving with scallop bordering. The left side of the frame is marked "G.R. COLLIS / MAKER / 28 CHURCH ST / BIRMINGHAM", the right side "IMPROVED / REVOLVING PISTOL" and the backstrap has "175" engraved in an oval panel. The frame, barrels and hammer are casehardened, the trigger guard blue and the trigger niter blue. The pistol is fitted with smooth two piece piano finished rosewood grips. Complete in a walnut case with silver shield with castle engraved on it, dark green velvet lining, ebony handled nipple wrench and screwdriver, cleaning rod, bullet mold, oiler and leather wrapped brass flask.