Per the included letter from Dr. Fred Wuerth, he purchased this revolver and holster from Kelly Davis who had inherited it from his family after it was passed down from Texas Ranger G.W. Cloud. After the war, he built a homestead in Kimble County. It is also accompanied by a Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum letter indicating they were able to confirm that G.W. Cloud served in Captain J.B. McCown's Jackson Company, 23rd Brigade, Texas State Troops and enlisted on June 1, 1861, at Hempstead. The revolver has a German silver blade front sight, one-line New York barrel address, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, matching visible serial numbers, naval battle cylinder scene, "G", "D", and "H" sub-inspection marks; and outlines of cartouches on the grip. The black leather flap holster has E. Gaylord maker's marks on the belt loop. Provenance: Private G.W. Cloud of the 23rd Brigade, Texas State Troops; The Cloud Family; Kelly Davis; The Dr. Fred Wuerth Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Good with gray and brown patina, mild pitting, and moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine. The holster is also good with a reinforced toe, absent strap, crackling, tears, and general moderate wear. Overall, a very interesting set with connections to a Texan trooper who fought for the Confederacy.