Shows very little wear. Grips have visible government inspector mark on flat of left side. Low serial number 61,140. War Confederate import KERR revolver, very fine example with generous original blue finish and nice walnut grips. Standard London Armory Company product, exported heavily via the blockade to the South.
Action is tight and crisp.
Safford originally served in Company K, 105th Illinois Infantry, mustering August 15, 1862. In the interim, he was severely wounded in the thigh at the Battle of Resaca, Georgia, May 15, 1864. They saw service in the Army of the James and in the Department of North Carolina until November of 1866. Safford later was brevetted Major for gallant and meritorious conduct during the War. Tiny example of this scarce little gun, made to compete with the M1849 Colt model.