F.A.P. 1862 Dance Brothers revolver

Action:    Single Action
Made in:    Italy 
Caliber:    44 
Barrel length:    8" 
Barrel finish:    Blued 
Barrel type:    Round 
Pace of twist:    1 in 30" 
Casing material:    Stainless Steel 
Casing finish:    Color Case-Hardened 
In general length:    13 1/5" 
Sights:    Front - Hunting 
Grip:    Walnut 
Weight:    38.8 oz. 
In general length:    13 1/5" 

J.H. Dance and Company, a wood and metal shop having some expertise in the assembling of cotton gins and grist factories, addressed the Confederacy's call for arms by delivering a pistol designed after the Colt Dragoon. Despite the fact that their particular pistol (effectively unmistakable because of its level sided steel outline without the semi-round backlash shields behind the chamber on all Colts) was supposedly of fantastic quality and dependability, close to 500 were made before the finish of the war. Right up 'til the present time the Dance Bros. gun stays one of the most significant and exceptionally sought after Civil War guns: a unique in VG condition will effectively bring upwards of $50,000.00 USD.