S#: 1606 | Matching serial number on frame and on inside of both grips | 3” Octagon Barrel | 6-Shot single-action, spur-trigger firearm that loads proprietary .28 Caliber front-loading cup-primed cartridges directly into the front of the cylinder | This is the Scarce Late Variant mfg. in the 1860s identified by the round ball on the cylinder hold latch | These are extremely rare at a production number of 2,700, very few remain today and I would put this against all the remaining ones out there to be one of the best, condition wise. It is constructed with a brass frame that has a silver plated finish and blued steel parts. Walnut grips. Top of barrel reads “Conn. Arms Co. Norfolk Conn.” and Cylinder reads “Patented MAR.1st 1864./Patented JAN.16.1866” | This little guy is so interesting and the cup-fire is very unique, it’s worth the research! |||| CONDITION: Excellent. 99% Original Silver plated finish. The cylinder, latch, and barrel show around 40% original blue finish with scattered finish loss. Markings are all crisp and clear. Wood grips are excellent and solid. Mechanically functions with a nice lockup and decent timing. Bore is very good ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE