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Scarce Manhattan Fire Arms Co. Series I .31 Caliber Pocket Model Revolver & Holster
Guns International #: 102586799 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Antique Pistols - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Bobinwmass
Member Since: 2/19/23
State: Massachusetts
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 22
Total Number of Listings: 57
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Shipping to the lower 48 contiguous states. Shipping price for specific item included in item description. Three day inspection and return policy on all items.
Payment Types Accepted: Check or Money Order, Paypal (plus 3% fee) for non-firearm related items, layaways considered..
About Us: Recently retired, starting to sell off my militaria collection of 30 years. New to this site, but have sold on other sites for years with 100% positive feedback under same user ID.
Description:
Offered here is a very nice looking Series I Manhattan .31 caliber Pocket Model revolver and holster. With the Colt revolver patents expiring in 1857, Manhattan capitalized on making firearms that closely resembled the Colt revolvers for public appeal, but incorporated a few of their own patented features. Somewhat unusual for a mass produced repeating handgun, the Manhattan Pocket Model revolvers also exhibit hand engraved scroll work on the frames. Only about 1000 of these Series I revolvers were produced between 1858 and 1860, so they were definitely around to see use during the Civil War. Whle it appears that the company never sought, or at least obtained, any large government contracts for their revolvers, many Manhattan revolvers were privately purchased by officers and soldiers for their personal use. The Series I revolver has a 5-shot cylinder with 10 cylinder stop slots. The cylinder has a stage coach hold-up scene roll stamped into it. The top of the barrel is stamped with a two line maker address. The scrollwork, barrel address, and cylinder scene are quite visible. it has all matching serial numbers of 925 stamped on the bottom of the barrel, wedge, back of the cylinder, and on the frame under the grips. The action works, but is somewhat loose and sloppy, needing some attention. if you hold the gun with the barrel pointing up in the air, the cylinder advances properly, but when pointing the gun horizontally, it is inconsistent, sometimes it advances fully, other times partially or not all. The hammer holds well at half and full cock, and snaps forward when the trigger is pulled. The bore does have light pitting, but also shows strong rifling. Most of the original varnish remains on the wood grips. The revolver is accompanied by a period flap style holster, which fits like a glove. The holster is strong and pliable with strong stitching, no holes, and the large single belt loop remains on the back. Interesting enough for a revolver from a company named Manhattan, the revolver has a Civil War era New York militia cuff button as a stud for closing the flap. Please take a look at all the photos as they provide the best description of condition. Shipping to the lower contiguous states. Three day return privilege, buyer pays return shipping. Shipping charge $35.00 towards the cost of Priority Mail with full insurance.
Price: $975.00
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Manhattan
Model: .31 Pocket Model
Serial Number: 925
Barrel Length: 4