Of the 20,000 Savage Navy revolvers manufactured between 1861-1865, the Ordnance Department purchased approximately 11,984 during the Civil War. Features a heart shaped trigger guard with round cocking lever, off-set hammer, six-shot gas-sealing cylinder, octagon barrel and hinged loading lever. "C" single letter ordnance sub-inspection marks on various components including the bottom flats of both grip panels. Serial number "420" marked on the right of the grip frame and underneath the barrel. "13649" marked on the back of the cylinder.

Fine, retains 60% plus original bright blue finish on the barrel and loading lever housing, with strong traces of original blue finish on the cylinder, and smooth gray patina on the blue finished frame and casehardened parts with patterns of case colors visible and scattered light to mild brown freckling on the balance overall. Grips are also fine with scattered scratches and handling marks, a small chipped/absent corner at the bottom front edge of the left panel, and visible "C" inspection marks on the bottom flats. Mechanically excellent.