Manufactured from 1866 to 1873. Silver blade sight, with the barrel marked "SOUTHERNER" on the top flat and "MERRIMACK ARMS & M'F'G Co./NEWBURYPORT, MASS./PATENTED APRIL 9, 1867" on the left flat. The sides of the frame are engraved with punch-dot backed scroll designs, with geometric forms on the back strap and butt. Fitted with smooth ivory grips.

Good. The barrel shows a mixed gray patina with mild spotting and a small amount of pitting, and the frame shows a well aged mustard brass color overall, with traces of deeply aged silver on the breech face. The grips are very good, with some tiny cracks around the screws and butt. Mechanically very good.