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Nice CIVIL WAR Antique MANHATTAN Navy Revolver
Guns International #: 101200658 Seller's Inventory #: 5034
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1467
Total Number of Listings: 29942
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Nice CIVIL WAR Antique MANHATTAN Navy Revolver
Fantastic Cylinder Scene Remaining
Here we present an antique Manhattan Navy Series III Revolver, made circa 1863 in Newark, New Jersey. Manhattan Fire Arms Co. was founded in 1856 specifically to capitalize on the soon to be expiring Colt patents in 1857. This strategy worked very well for the company and they began by making high quality and very close copies of both Colts and other popular pistols with expired patents. In fact, Manhattan’s copies of Colts were so close that Colt tried to kill their production with a lawsuit, even though their patent had expired. Quite obviously, this pistol is a direct and quality copy of the Colt 1851 Navy.
Manhattan’s revolvers were very well received by the public. The company never received U.S. military contracts, except for a small delivery, most likely on the regimental level. Nevertheless, many Manhattan revolvers found themselves on smoky Civil War battlefields, purchased privately by officers and soldiers, and they were certainly in use at home. The war created a vast and unquenchable market for firearms of all types.
The five distinct cylinder scenes on this example are quite well-preserved. Two of the scenes are of a cavalryman charging into a group of soldiers. Two scenes are of what appears to be civilian men fighting against soldiers with bayonets fixed on their rifles. The last scene is of men rowing a small boat toward a steamer ship.
The overall condition is near fine. About 25% of the original blue finish remains. About 10% of the dark, original silver plate remains on the brass grip frame. The case colors remain vibrant. The cylinder scene is nicely preserved. The markings are clear and legible. The serial numbers match. The grip is in good condition, showing that this gun was used. The bore is well-rifled and in good shape. The action is excellent. Here is a very nice Civil War Manhattan Navy!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4 inches.
Caliber: .36 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#5034
SOLD
Antique: Yes