Only approximately 3,000 of these revolvers were manufactured between 1851 and 1860. This excellent example has a cone front sight, "MASS. ARMS. CO./CHICOPEE FALLS" and a small notch rear sight on the top strap, "MAYNARD'S PATENT/SEP. 22. 1845." on the primer door which also has scroll engraving, scroll engraved frame, classical martial themed etching on the cylinder, "PATENT./JAN. 2. 1855" and a flourish of engraving on the back strap, "159" on the top strap and cylinder pin, and "323" on the frame under the door, on the door itself, on the right side of the grip frame, and on the inside of the smooth walnut grips (in pencil),

Excellent with 95% bright original high polish blue finish, minor fading mostly at the butt and trigger guard, 97% strong original case colors on the top strap and hammer, and minor marks and scratches. The grips are also excellent and have some minor pressure marks and handling wear. Mechanically excellent.