LONDON LEMAT REVOLVER with unique Dublin Agent Marking

LONDON LEMAT REVOLVER WITH UNIQUE DUBLIN AGENT MARKING
Cal. .42/18ga
SN “8591”, 6-3/4″ oct bbl. This gun is one of one thousand contracted by the Confederate Navy and manufactured between 1864 & 1865. This gun appears original & complete with serial number 8591 being found on all major parts and assembly number 649 also appears on the front of the frame & back of barrel assembly. Both grips have a number “9” stamped on the interior. Characteristic Birmingham proofs are found on each cylinder chamber & barrel. There is 10% bright blue finish still visible on barrel which is stamped marked on top flat as all guns of this contract “LEMAT & GIRARD’S PATENT LONDON”. On the right side of barrel housing is lightly etched agent marking which is now indiscernible with exception of a few letters starting with “W”, ending with “DUBLIN”, which is quite distinct. According to notes from Ted Meredith serial number “8584” which is only 7 numbers away from this gun, was carried by Lt. Simon Cummings, an officer aboard the CSS ALABAMA. PROVENANCE: Ted Meredith collection (late pioneer Confederate revolver collector, Boca Raton, FL)
CONDITION: Overall metal surfaces on this gun are gray with pitting. Bright blue finish is present in protected areas behind loading assembly. Markings are easily discernible but the agent marking on flat below is mostly indiscernible with the exception of “DUBLIN”. This agent mark is obscured by pitting. Stocks are very good, showing some wear but are well fit and cross-hatching is distinct with a couple gouges & chips. This gun was previously purchased through James Julia auctions. This gun was reviewed by noted gun historian John Sexton.