This is an example of one of approximately 6,000 Model 1861 Army revolvers manufactured in 1862. This model is sometimes referred to as the "Old Army Model" and features the distinctive channel cut along the top of the loading lever to allow removal of the cylinder pin without dropping the loading lever. The top barrel flat has the patent date/address marking. The rear of the cylinder has inspector's initials "B" and "L" along with the number "2" and the partial serial number "3806," likely a factory error. The inspector's initial "B" also appears on the left side of the trigger guard but no cartouche appears on the grip, making this a rare civilian sale revolver during the Civil War. Matching serial numbers are on the barrel, right grip panel, and grip strap. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection