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Historic CIVIL WAR Antique SAVAGE Navy Revolver
Guns International #: 100935108 Seller's Inventory #: 5045
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Savage Pistols
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.
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Description:
Historic CIVIL WAR Antique SAVAGE Navy Revolver
SCARCE & Ingenious War-Time Revolver Design
Here we present an antique Savage Navy Revolver, made circa 1862 in Middletown, Connecticut. Only about 20,000 were ever produced, most of them for U.S. government contracts for both the Army and the Navy (ironically, about 800 were purchased and delivered to the Navy, while about 11,000 were delivered to cavalry units in the militias and the Army). The rest of the production was sold commercially and smuggled to the Confederacy when further U.S. government contracts were not forthcoming. Known Southern Cavalry units to have used these were: the 7th, 34th & 35th Virginia, 11th Texas and 7th Missouri Cavalries. Known Northern units were: 5th Kansas, 7th New York, 1st & 2nd Wisconsin.
This was one of the most unique revolvers of the American Civil War, both in function and in form. Some in the field consider these to be “ugly” guns, and you may commonly see them referred to as the “Ugly Duckling”. Regardless, the thoughtfulness of design made this a feature packed revolver, that gave it a good shot at government contracts, in spite of it being a bit more expensive.
The most visually distinguishing characteristics of the Savage Navy Revolver are the double ring trigger and trigger guard, as well as the sleek profile with the low bore axis and solid frame. The low bore axis made for less muzzle flip when fired, making follow up shots faster and pointing more natural. The solid frame was an improvement in durability over open top frame designs. Remington and Whitney both featured this improvement, while Colt’s clung to the open top frame (and no wonder, since they were selling them as fast as they could make them during the war). The ring trigger on the bottom causes the hammer to cock and the cylinder assembly to retract in the frame and revolve. By the same token, once the cocking lever was released, the cylinder would go to rest with the end of the chamber against the back of the barrel, making a better gas seal than most. The blade trigger above the ring trigger simply causes the hammer to drop through a hole in the top of the frame. Unlike most other percussion revolvers of the day, the Savage percussion nipples face out from the cylinder and are canted back. This was more easily accessible, and less apt to cause a jam in the action if a cap were to fall off.
This specimen is not military inspector marked, making it 1 of about 8,000 that may have made it to Confederate Cavalry Units. The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces are mostly dark and patinated with age. The markings are clear and legible. The grips have seen much use, but are still solid. The bore is well-rifled and untouched. The action is excellent. Here is a great example of a scarce Civil War revolver!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 7-1/8 inches.
Caliber: .36 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2000
#5045
SOLD
Antique: Yes