Presented here is an original, single-action, Kerr’s Patent percussion revolver made by the British weapons facility known as the London Armoury Company based in London, England. This company exported these sturdy, five-shot revolvers to the Confederacy in large numbers during the Civil War. Considered a secondary issue sidearm in the South, the cap and ball percussion revolver was also privately purchased by many Confederate officers for personal use. Weapon features the most popular 54 bore size (.45 caliber) with a five-shot cylinder matched to a 5½” octagonal barrel. Sidearm measures 11” long, weighs 30 oz. and displays a one-piece English walnut grip that features profuse factory checkering. Butt strap is secured by two screws and has a lanyard swivel ring attached. An external side spring located on the left side of the frame behind the recoil shield allows for the cylinder to be removed. With the side spring held back, the matching long cylinder pin is removed and the cylinder drops down and out. Loading lever is thick and flat with a rounded, knurled grip that secures to the bottom of the barrel.

Stock is English walnut and is heavily checkered from the factory. An important stamping is found in the wood of the stock just below the end of the triggerguard strap. This is the “JS over an anchor” stamping. Letters are approx. 1/8” high and an anchor symbol “3/16” high. Metal butt plate held by two screws and features a lanyard swivel ring attached. Stampings “L.A.C.” and “a crown over a ‘V’” and “crown over ‘GP’” proof marks appear on the left flat of the barrel. Lower right side of frame exhibits the engraved “KERR’S PATENT No. 3678” and the same number appears engraved on the cylinder with proof marks. On lower left frame to rear is engraved “LONDON ARMORY”.

Weapon’s serial number “L 866” appears on the front face of the cylinder, the frame flat below the cylinder, under the barrel strap and on the inside bow of the triggerguard. All metal wears a mottled salt and pepper dark gray patina and shows no original colors. The five-shot, unrebated cylinder has all five original nipples that protrude from the back of the cylinder as well as five British proof marks clearly stamped on the surface at the rear between the chambers. All frame screws original and not buggered up. Mechanics are crisp and tight. This original, Civil War model ‘Kerr’ single-action revolver is a wonderful, quality specimen of a secondary Confederate sidearm sure to compliment any gun collection.

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