Manufactured between 1861 and 1863 by the Moore's Patent Firearms Co. of Brooklyn, New York, before the firm lost an infringement suit brought by Smith & Wesson. The top barrel flat has the desirable marking "MANF'D FOR SMITH & WESSON BY MOORE'S PATENT FIREARMS CO.," which was required among the settlement stipulations of the patent infringement suit. The verdict resulted in Moore having to complete all unfinished revolvers then in production and, along with all finished units in inventory, mark them accordingly and turn them over to Smith & Wesson who sold them on the open market. The cylinder is marked "PATENTED APRIL 3. 1855 & SEPT.18.1860". The revolver is factory engraved with floral blossoms, scrollwork on dot back grounds and geometric patterns.

Fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 90% plus original high polish blue finish with loss due to flaking and high edge wear. The frame retains 97% original silver plating. The varnished grip is fine showing limited minor handling marks and retaining nearly all of the finish. Mechanically excellent.