Manufactured circa 1880s. This example has the 5-shot fluted cylinder and bird's head frame. The barrel rib has the two line address/patent date marking with "38 CAL" stamped on the left side of the frame. Cylinder, barrel and right grip panel are numbered to the gun. Folding hammer spur has the 1885 patent date. Fitted with checkered grips.

Very fine. The revolver retains 85% plus original nickel finish, showing some mild flaking and some loss at the muzzle. The hammer retains vivid original case colors. The trigger guard has silvered out to a gray patina. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.