Manufactured circa 1868-1881. The sides of the barrel, cylinder flats and frame are engraved with New York style floral scroll and punch dot designs. The top of the back strap has a starburst and a scalloped border down the sides of the back strap. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address and patent dates. The serial number is marked on the butt and the matching assembly number (G99) is on the right toe under the grip and rear of the barrel lug. There is also a five point star on the right side of the grip frame under the grip. Gold finished frame, silver barrel and cylinder, niter blue trigger and casehardened hammer. Fitted with smooth pearl grips with gold inscription "SAM. P. SKINNER." on the rear of the left panel. Comes in a leatherette case with gold embossed "Sam. P. Skinner" on the lid and fitted interior with purple velvet lining. Numerous Samuel P. Skinners were found in an internet search, some of this time period.