54 Bore (.442 caliber). 5.75” octagonal barrel. Blued finish, color case hardened lock, hammer and loading lever, checkered walnut one-piece grip. Lock with early production “LONDON ARMOURY” markingwithout the later added abbreviation for “company”, “co”. Lower right side of frame marked “KERR’S PATENT 1555” with the matching serial number “1555” on the cylinder as well. Lower front of grip with clear “JS/{Anchor}” stamp, the mark of Confederate arms viewer John Southgate and his inspection team. Typical London commercial proof marks on barrel and cylinder. The Confederate central government acquired some 9,000 and possibly as many as 10,000 of these fine English made revolvers during the American Civil War, far exceeding the total number of Confederate revolvers produced in the south by all makers. A wonderful example of a desirable Civil War Confederate imported revolver. Ex-Woody Summerlin Collection. Provenance: The estate of John C. Gibson, Delano, CA. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Sacramento. Shipping via FedEx 2Day Air within the continental U.S. for $85 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available. Fine. Barrel, frame web, top strap and cylinder retain much of their original blued finish with some thinning, fading and wear. Frame with traces of blue, toning to a bluish gray patina. Lock, hammer and loading lever with dull traces of mottled case colors and a bluish-gray patina. Tall brass front sight remains full length. Markings remain clear and crisp. Mechanically functional action. Bore very good, moderately oxidized with some areas of brightness and crisp rifling. Grip about fine, with some minor chipped loss along the lower and upper edges of the lock, showing some wear to the checkering and with a crisp JS/Anchor mark.