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Antique Manhattan mfg co Bar Hammer Pistol Serial #163
Guns International #: 101607056 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Pistols - Antique Pistols - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Edwin0498
Member Since: 2/20/21
First Name: Edwin
Last Name: White
State: Virginia
Zip: 22602
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 247-8805
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique Manhattan Arms Company Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol, made circa 1856-59. The Double Action Bar Hammer single-shot pistol marked Manhattan Fire Arms Manufacturing Company's entry into the pistol-making business in early 1856. The Double Action Bar Hammer made by Manhattan has a distinctive barrel that is half round and half octagon. Even though this pistol was the first effort by Manhattan to manufacture pistols, they had already decided to embellish the gun with hand-inscribed scrolling on both sides of the frame. The bar hammer is marked “MANHATTAN F.A. MFG. CO.” The Manhattan Bar Hammer single shot pistols were manufactured in several different calibers. The barrel lengths may be 2 to 4 inches in length. The Bar Hammer single shot Manhattan pistols are among the rarest of Manhattan handguns.
This gun is marked in several places with the serial number 163, indicating this was made very early on in production. There were only around 1500 of these ever made.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces have an even gray patina. The markings are clear and legible. The walnut grips are in good shape. The bore is dark. The action on this pistol is very strong.
This is real! Not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2 inches.
Caliber: .31 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Manhattan
Serial Number: 163