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CIVIL WAR Antique EAGLE ARMS Front Loading Revolver
Guns International #: 100834536 Seller's Inventory #: 21746
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Antique Pistols - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique EAGLE ARMS Front Loading Revolver
SIDEARM Oft Private Purchase by Soldiers, Officers
Here we present an antique Eagle Arms Company Front Loading Pocket Revolver, made circa 1864 in New Haven, Connecticut. The legendary firearms agents Merwin & Bray of New York City financed the manufacture of this revolver, and they were also produced by Plant’s Manufacturing Company, the two being identical but for the markings. Only 20,000 were made of all types.
This was one of the few relatively successful designs that made it around the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent for the bored through cylinder, which was held and vigorously defended until about 1869. This was done by keeping a “lip” at the back of each cylinder chamber, so that the cylinder was not completely bored through and was loaded from the front versus the back of the cylinder. This is why the ejector is located behind the cylinder. The ammunition was unique to this gun in that the bullet’s tip sat flush or below the neck of the cartridge and then neck was flush with the leading edge of the chamber. The back of the cartridge had a distinct cup-shape in which the primer was located. This cartridge was designed by Willard C. Ellis and John H. White, and they were granted the patent in July of 1859.
This represents the pocket version of the design. There were belt-sized “Army” versions available as well. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield. Whether legend or fact, it is interesting to note something commonly read about pocket revolvers of the day: that while they could be used for self-defense against the enemy, many soldiers kept them on their person to defend themselves against an unwanted amputation in the primitive field hospitals that were notorious, even in their day.
This example holds 6 shots of .30 caliber ammunition (while some only held 5). The initials “APC” are located on the bottom of the grip frame by the serial number. The overall condition is good. About 10% of the original silver finish remains on the brass frame. The barrel and cylinder have a browning patina. The markings are clear and legible. The right grip panel has been grafted. The bore is in very good condition and the action is functional.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3.5 inches in length.
Caliber: .30 cup primed cartridge
Bore is in very good condition and the revolver is in good working order.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is a small Civil War-era revolver with an interesting design and history.
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$850
#21746
SOLD
Antique: Yes