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ENGRAVED Antique MANHATTAN .22 Revolver
Guns International #: 101222222 Seller's Inventory #: 8457
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Handguns - American Revolvers
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: 1466
Total Number of Listings: 29962
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
ENGRAVED Antique MANHATTAN .22 Revolver
Featuring a Great Cylinder Scene!
Here we present an antique Engraved Manhattan Arms Pocket Revolver in .22 Rimfire, made in Newark, New Jersey circa the 1860s. This small, 7 shot .22 revolver was a direct copy of the successful Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolver. While the making of the American Standard Tool (the successor to Manhattan) revolver commenced after S&W’s Rollin White patent expired in 1869, the Manhattan Firearms Mfg. Co. made direct and quality copies of the S&W pistol without any regard to their patent infringement. The Manhattan Co. became part of AST in 1868 after briefly closing its doors. Interestingly, Manhattan was also famous for its blatant copies of Colt’s patents. In some ways, this is not terribly different than what goes on today in the firearms industry. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
The cylinder scene on these revolvers features settlers and Native Americans in a desperate fight. Cylinder scenes served multiple purposes at this time, primarily to make a gun difficult to forge, but certainly you can see the aesthetic value and the advertising that this one does for itself. A fascinating, if dark and gruesome, peek into mid-19th century America.
The overall condition is very good. The metal surfaces have a light patina. The markings and engravings are clear and legible. The hardwood grips are in good shape. The bore is clear with good rifling. The action on this revolver is excellent.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3 inches.
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$585
#8457
SOLD
Antique: Yes