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Civil War Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co. Percussion Revolver
Guns International #: 101576912 Seller's Inventory #: Serial Number #4349
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: chuckeubank
Member Since: 1/3/21
First Name: Chuck
Last Name: Eubank
State: Montana
Zip: 59802-8617
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 531-4432
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 2
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 day inspection buyer pays return shipping to Seller plus insurance
Payment Types Accepted: PayPal
Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique SAVAGE NAVY Percussion Revolver
Unique 158 year old Two-Trigger Single Action Revolver has been in our family safe as safe Queen for the last 80 years.
A 160 year old antique Savage Navy Revolver, made circa 1860 in Middletown, Connecticut. 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. 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 this Savage Navy Revolver is 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. 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.
Condition
The overall condition is very good. The steel surfaces have a light brown gray patina. The markings are clear. The serial numbers 4348 match on both the cylinder and on the underside of barrel inside the cylinder chamber. The walnut stocks are in good shape for the number of years this piece has been around with the left panel displaying a visible cartouche. The bore is in great shape, and clean. The action is excellent. This is a big, percussion six-shooter with a unique design that was used during the American Civil War.
Barrel is: 7 1/8 Inches octagon
Caliber:.36 Percussion
Overall Condition please see photos
Grip: Walnut
Size: 5.5 x 14.5 x 1.5"
Serial #: 4349 Located both on the cylinder and at the top inside of the cylinder chamber. See P{ictures
Weight: 6Lbs 6 Oz.
Does not have military markings
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .36
Manufacturer: Savage Navy Revolver
Model: The Savage 1861 Navy
Serial Number: 4349
Barrel Length: 7 1/8 Inches octagon
Bore: Smooth
Chambers: Good
Ejectors: Good
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Few rubs on left bottom of left grip
Bore Condition: Good
Barrels: One
Barrel Type: Octagon
Action: Six shooter
Triggers: Two trigger single action revolver
Finish: Light brown gray patina
Weight: 6Lbs 6 Oz.
Sights: Blade Front Sight & a notch rear sight
Manufacture Date: Circa 1860
Chokes: None
Engraving: None
Extras: None
Case: None
Item Location: Missoula Montana