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CIVIL WAR Antique MANHATTAN NAVY .36 Cal Revolver
Guns International #: 101212372 Seller's Inventory #: 8144
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
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Number of Active Listings: 1611
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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 MANHATTAN NAVY .36 Cal Revolver
New Jersey Manufactured With 5 Inch Octagon Barrel
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 top of the barrel is marked “MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO. NEWARK, N.J.”.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces have a peppery patina. The markings are clear. The numbers match. The cylinder borders are clear while the interiors are faint. The grips are smooth and solid and show handling. The bore is in good shape with strong rifling. The action is excellent.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4 inch octagon.
Caliber: .36 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1350
#8144
SOLD
Antique: Yes