This is an example of a mid 19th century pinfire revolver with folding trigger. This small pistol operates in both double and single action mode and appears to be mechanically functional. The mainspring is strong, and the full cock notch works correctly. No half-cock notch is used, but apparently the hammer can rest between the pins of the cartridges. The bore of the 3-1/4" barrel has some minor scattered pitting visible over the length of the bore. The gutta-percha grips are very elaborate in design with a flare at the base in a saw handle style. Gutta-percha is a form of rubber that became popular in the mid-19th century. The grips do not have any chips, which is unusual for this material as it ages. Shown with the folding trigger down, the large trigger allows easy double action firing, or the hammer may be cocked for single action use. The revolver is mostly bright with a few speckles of antique patina.
The loading gate functions correctly. Lift the gate by the small spur until the spring releases. The cartridge ejector rod is mounted and retained by a boss at the side of the octagon portion of the barrel. Unlike later Colt revolvers, this ejector rod is all manual in operation. Press the rod to the rear to eject the cartridge, and return it manually to the front, to engage a latching spring. No return spring is used, so the rod must be manually returned after each use. The latch spring holds the rod snugly in position.
A very neatly decorated pinfire revolver with gutta percha grips. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.