Manufactured from 1876 to the 1880s, these large frame single action revolvers were also known as the "Army Revolver". This early model features an open top frame, round barrel, scooped cylinder flutes, sliding loading gate and bird's head butt with provisions for a lanyard. The front sight is a blade integral to the barrel, and the rear sight is a "V" notch just ahead of the hammer on the frame. The left side of the barrel has the one-line Hopkins & Allen address marking, and the top of the barrel has the one-line Merwin Hulbert address/patent information. The frame is marked "CALIBRE/WINCHESTER 1873", the designation for 44-40 caliber, on the left side. Most of the metal surfaces are adorned with factory engraved floral motifs. The left side of the frame has an engraved dog head inside a circular panel. The serial number is stamped on the butt, and the assembly number "2156" appears on the grip frame, barrel lug and cylinder. The cylinder appears to have been gold plated while the barrel and frame are nickel plated.

Very fine. The revolver retains 85% untouched original nickel finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The hammer and trigger guard retain 40% original muted case colors. 25% of the original gold plating remains in the cylinder scopes and stops. The grips are excellent, showing a tiny missing surface chip near the top (right panel) and highly attractive color. Mechanically excellent.