This revolver has the "JS/anchor" marking on the front of the grip below the lower tang known to be marked on revolvers exported for the Confederacy. The London Armory Company contracted with Confederates Major Caleb Huse and Captain James D. Bulloch. While around thousands of revolvers and rifles were purchased, it is not known how many actually succeeded in getting through the Union blockade and into the hands of Confederate soldiers. Those that did were well regarded by the men who carried them. The Kerr revolver's cylinder can be rotated by pulling the trigger, but the hammer must be cocked manually. This example has "LAC" and two English proofs on the upper left barrel flat, "LONDON/ARMORY" on the left side under the cylinder, "KERR'S PATENT 3746" on the right side of the frame, alternating British "crown/letter proofs on the cylinder, "LONDON ARMORY CO" on the lock plate

Fair overall as typical with most Confederate weapons. The revolver has a mixed artificial brown patina over scattered pitting. The markings are faint. The grip has some worn checkering and a couple of gouges. The action needs work as the trigger does not engage the hammer.