Manufactured in 1856. "W. BYRD" inscribed on butt. Although W. Byrd is not identified at this time, several Union and Confederate soldiers named W. Byrd are listed in the National Park Service Civil War soldiers database.
Good overall with a mottled gray-brown patina, small chip on grip. Cylinder does not lock properly when hammer is cocked, action needs work.
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