Norwich Arms Nonpareil revolver circa 1875

This is a typical "Saturday Night Special" carried in a pocket in towns that prohibited the carrying of full sized weapons in town on weekends.

Read the publication "Saturday Night Specials" by Robert Sherrill for a fascinating insight into these antique firearms. There were literally hundreds of names marketed.

The names of these changed on a regular basis as a marketing tool and there are some interesting names possibly based on regional demographics. This one is named "Nonpareil" which loosely translates as "Not the same" so presumably sold in the Southern States, maybe New Orleans?
These were always very similar, nickel plated, spur trigger with a side loading gate that can be accessed on the half cock with clever timing to ensure that the rounds could not fall out. This one is a decent looking revolver that cocks, rotates and locks nicely.

Code: 50701