Manhattan Navy Revolver

Description:

Manhattan Navy Revolver, c. 1861-64, serial number 35582, walnut grip with silver-plate brass triggerguard and backstrap, 1859 patent date on cylinder, top of barrel marked MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO. NEWARK N.J., barrel lg. 5, overall lg. 11 in.
Estimate $300-500

No finish remains on steel parts, cylinder shows about 50% of the scene, very little silver plate on brass, and cylinder doesn't turn every time it is cocked and will need some work.


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