Manufactured in 1864-1872, only about 3,300 of these unique, three-barreled pocket pistols were produced. Norm Flayderman notes that factory engraving was only standard on the first 50 of these pistols, making this factory engraved example quite rare. This specific pistol also has a scarce 4 inch barrel group and the rare "IMPROVED 1864" marking below the standard markings on the left of the frame.

Good, the iron components showing an artificial grey-brown patina with some scattered light pitting and evidence of light polishing, attractively aged patina on the brass, and crisp engraving overall. The grips are very good with a minor chip absent from the right and otherwise light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.