This single-shot pistol is in very good condition, with clear markings. The barrel shows light surface wear with original blue remining under all. No case colors remain on the frame. This is their standard production with 4” long barrel, “gutta-percha” (thermoplastic) checkered grips, and chambered for the .44 rimfire cartridge. The barrel is octagonal and it has a spur trigger with no trigger guard.

The button/rear sight operates well. The checkered thermoplastic grips fit well and have good detail and color. The mechanics are good. The bore is clean and bright, with visible rifling. The barrel address is good and reads, “CONNECTICUT ARMS & MANF’G CO NAUBUC CONN.” The breechblock is lightly marked over the forward top edge, “PATENTED OCT 25. 1864.”

Brothers Henry and Lewis Hammond tried to enter the Civil War military arms business by incorporating in mid-1863 and developing a breech-loading single-shot cartridge system. A patent, however, was only granted in late October 1864 and attempts at a military contract for longarms were unsuccessful. They had a little more luck with their Derringer pistol, which used this swivel breach block that pivots to the left for inserting a cartridge.

A nice, sturdy pistol.  [jet] [ph:L]

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