This is an attractive example of a Norwich Arms Co. single action spur trigger revolver showing a nickel finish along with being fully factory engraved. The engraving is quite beautiful with a rich swirling paisley or leaf design on the frame and cylinder accompanied by the typical Norwich dots, dashes, roll engravings and more. The pistol shows a very rare and unusually seen custom order 5 inch fully octagon barrel having engraving across the entire surface. The pistol has a five groove rifling with a chamfered or beveled barrel end (a truly quality gunsmith addition). The revolver is marked on the top of the barrel, "NORWICH ARMS CO. 38 (in a diamond symbol)" and on the left side of the barrel, "PAT'D APR 23 1878". The barrel is marked with the serial number of "1882", making it an early production pistol. The pistol shows a high grade of condition with 90%+ of the finish remaining on the pistol. The factory original grips are still present with each having a matching chip as shown, as small imperfection on a nearly wonderful firearm. The barrel is also marked , "1882" making it a numbers matching gun. The revolver is chambered in a .38 caliber. ANTIQUE FIREARM, NO FFL Required. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer۪s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.