Manufactured in 1863 and 1864. Marked "B.A.CO. PATENT APRIL 14TH 1863" on top of the barrel, the serial number is marked on the front of the frame. The matching assembly number "I/8" is marked on the frame under the grip and stamped into each grip panel. Cone front sight and frame notch rear sight. 5-round cylinder with chamber sleeves. For loading and unloading the sleeve is pushed forward into a fixed ramrod. The brass frame has the standard scroll engraving and the top strap has a simple line and scallop border engraving. Blue barrel and cylinder, silver frame and casehardened hammer and spur trigger. Fitted with smooth two-piece varnished walnut bag shaped grips. Comes with an original green hinged lid box with the Slocum's Patent side-loading revolver label on the inside of the lid.

Very fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 60% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The frame retains 85% original silver plating, which has darkened with age, most of the loss is on the high edges, ahead of the cylinder and on the heel of the back strap. The grips are very good with original varnish and a few minor handling marks. The markings are clear. The action is excellent. The box is good with some heavy edge wear, and tape repairs on the corners.