Powell's revolver

[Rhatkinson]

In the interview of Capt. Rath reprinted in the August, 1988 Surratt Courier, he mentions that Powell's gun would not fire due to the pin being bent. This would imply that Powell did not attempt to fire until after striking Frederick Seward in the head. Also, Rath mentions that he himself tried to fire it, which must mean that it was recovered. Does anyone know where that revolver is presently?

Also, I wonder Betty's thoughts on whether this story, if true, implies that Powell did not want to shoot (and thus kill) anyone except for Sec. Seward. Perhaps he didn't attempt to shoot Frederick first and then pistol whip him only after the gun misfired. This would of course be contrary to Seward's statement, but either Rath or Seward was correct. Both could not be.