This revolver was manufactured in 1863 during the middle of the American Civil War. It may have been privately purchased as a sidearm for a Union soldier or officer, and features a brass cone front sight, the one-line New York address, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, "8" on the left side of the trigger guard, the classic Naval Battle of Campeche cylinder roll scene, and matching serial numbers on the wedge, arbor pin, cylinder, loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. It comes in a custom hardwood case with a reproduction Colt patent marked powder flask, a nipple wrench, and an Eely cap tin.