Marked "PATENTED DEC. 17, 1861/MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTON'S ILION, N.Y." on top of the barrel. The patent was for the grooved lever to allow the cylinder pin to be pulled forward without lowering the loading lever. This was William Elliot's patent, and his name is sometimes found on the lever. The serial numbers on these started after the last of the Beal's patent Navy revolvers at about 15,000, so this is approximately the 565th revolver of this model made. Approximately 12,000 were made in 1862. The serial numbers match in the left side of the frame under the grip and the bottom of the barrel. A "CGC" cartouche is on the left grip, and "W" and "J" initials are on various parts. This cartouche is also found on the rare U.S. Contract Henry rifles!

Very good with traces of original blue, strong in protected places, but mostly a smooth blue/brown patina. The barrel marking remains crisp. The rear of the cylinder shows some battering. The re-oiled grips are also very good showing light use and have some light chipping around the bottom, a few scattered minor dings and dents, and a crisp cartouche. The action is excellent.