It's very probably a 1861 J. H. Dance replica. .36 cal, 7 1/2" round barrel, smooth (no engraving) cylinder, brass backstrap, color case hardened frame, squareback trigger guard. Made by Pietta for Dixie Gun Works.
Originals were made in Texas for the Confederacy beginning in 1862. Very few were made, so original guns are quite valuable.
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