Only several hundred of these revolvers are estimated to have been manufactured from the late 1870s to early 1880s in several variations. The top strap is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking along with "XL NO.8/CAL. WINCHESTER 1873". Matching serial numbers are on the left side of the grip frame, right grip panel, and barrel. "XXX" marked inside the left grip panel and a cattle brand type mark carved on the outside of the right grip. The XL Army and Navy are often considered to be the finest quality handguns made by Hopkins & Allen and would have been serviceable military sidearms though no government contracts are known.

Fine, retains 50% of the original nickel finish showing some frost with the balance a mostly grey patina, some scattered brown speckling, and some scattered light surface pitting. The grips are very good with some light dings and moderately worn checkering. Mechanically fine.