Manufactured from 1856 to 1859, this Second Model had a total production of only about 100. The Second Model is distinguished by the round shape iron frame and creeping type loading lever. However, the loading lever housing lacks the H.S. North April 1856 patent date as commonly observed on Second Models. Surviving examples are rare. The top of the frame is marked "E. SAVAGE MIDDLETOWN, CT. /H.S. NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17th, 1856". The six-shot revolver features the unusual ring-trigger action in which the ring trigger revolves the cylinder and cocks the hammer. The revolver is fired with a second trigger which fits in the curved arm of the lower trigger. The revolver has a brass cone front sight and a notched lug rear sight dovetailed into the top of the frame. Matching serial numbers are found on the back of both grip panels, loading lever, hammer and left recoil shield. These early Savage revolvers were redesigned and became the more widely used Savage Navy model manufactured during the Civil War and purchased by the U.S. government.

Exceptionally fine. The revolver retains 50% plus bright original blue finish with the balance a crisp gray patina. The grips are very fine showing minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A rare percussion model revolver in exceptional original condition that is missing from even the most advanced antique American sidearm collections.