Manufactured in the mid 1860s with this example bearing "EAGLE ARMS CO. NEW YORK" marking on the barrel rib. The cylinder has the patent dates marking. The brass frame features a full coverage floral scroll engraving and a punch dot background pattern on the sides. Scrollwork surrounds an engraved leaping deer on the side plate. The scrollwork extends to the cylinder, and a floral motif is engraved on the top strap. The back strap features an engraved geometric line and dot motif and the inscription "From his friends in New Haven Ct." The butt is inscribed "W.B. Doolittle" and has the serial number and "APC." W.B. Doolittle remains unidentified at the time of this writing. The period partitioned case comes with 11 cup-primed rounds and 4 cup-primed casings.

Fine. The frame retains 85% original silver plating showing mostly high edge wear. The barrel retains 40% original silver plating. The cylinder has a smooth gray patina. The ejector rod head is absent. The engraving is crisp. The grips are excellent with minimal handling evidence and fiery colors. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with minor handling/storage marks, initial inlay plaque absent on the center exterior lid and faded lining with typical high spot wear.