5,000 of the estimated 5,800 manufactured were produced under contract for the U.S. Government in early 1865, but they were delivered too late to see use in the Civil War. Most were sold via Bannerman's in the early 20th century. This example has standard single letter "B" inspection marks throughout and the "RPB" cartouche of inspector Captain R. P. Barry on the left grip. The barrel, loading lever, cylinder, frame, and butt have the matching serial number. The barrel has a threaded post front sight, and the top strap has the standard markings and the groove rear sight.

Very fine, showing 70% original high polish blue with most of the flaked loss concentrated on the grip straps and cylinder. Areas of brown patina in the blue with mostly silvered out case colors showing traces in the protected areas. The grips have a crisp cartouche, show some edge wear, otherwise are very fine. Mechanically excellent.