Manufactured in 1863/64, the Slocum revolver was an attempt to evade Smith & Wesson's possession of Rollin White's patent on bored-through cylinders. The chambers are individual components that slide forward over the ejector rod for loading and unloading. This example has factory floral scroll engraving on the frame and matching assembly numbers on the grip frame, both grip panels, and ejector. The partitioned box has a picture label of gun on the interior of the lid and contains a cleaning rod. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection

Fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 30% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The frame retains 98% plus original silver plating. The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks and nearly all original vanish remaining. Cylinder hand spring needs adjustment, otherwise, mechanically excellent. The box is fine with repaired corners and minor wear.