Colt 1863 Barney

[Shotgun Steve]

This revolver was manufactured in 1863 and subsequently the barrel was shortened to its current length of approximately 1 1/2 inches and the loading lever removed without filling the hole. The backstrap has been reshaped to a bird's head type grip. The top of the barrel is marked "BARNEY". Three screw frame cut for a shoulder stock. The cylinder is roll engraved with the Texas naval battle scene and marked with the partial serial number "7388" and two "D" sub-inspector initials. Single "C" sub-inspector initials are marked on the top of the iron back strap and the brass trigger guard.