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Scarce Eagle Arms Co. Patent Front Loading Cartridge Pocket Revolver with Original Picture Box

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Scarce Eagle Arms Co. Patent Front Loading Cartridge Pocket Revolver with Original Picture Box
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Manufactured in the mid 1860s with a total production of approximately 20,000. These revolvers were manufactured by Eagle Manufacturing Company of New York and sold through Plant's Manufacturing Company of New Haven. The top of the barrel rib is marked "EAGLE ARMS CO., NEW YORK" and the cylinder is marked "PATENTED JULY 12, 1859 & JULY 21, 1863". The revolver is front loading and chambered for the 30 caliber cup primed cartridge. 6 round cylinder, spur trigger, blade front and frame notch rear sights, silver plated brass frame with blue barrel and cylinder, and fitted with smooth two-piece rosewood grips. The revolver is complete with an original green pebble grain, hinge lid box with matching serial number penciled on the bottom and a cleaning rod. The label on the lid depicts the image of the revolver with "SIX /SHOOTER/No 1" to the upper left and "THE BEST /METALLIC/CARTRIDGE REVOLVER" and "MANUFACTURED BY THE/eagle logo/ EAGLE ARMS CO/NEW YORK" below the revolver. The inside of the lid is marked with the "Directions For Using" and the interior of the box is pink.
BBL: 3 1/2 inch octagon solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 30
Finish: blue/silver
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 1594
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 90% plus bright original blue finish with scattered minor flaking and a small area of minor spotting on the muzzle end. The cylinder also retains 90% plus original blue finish, with an area of minor oxidation. The frame retains 98% original silver plating, which has darkened with age. The grips are excellent with 90% original varnish with some very minor lower edge wear and a few chips in the varnish. The markings are clear and crisp. The action is excellent. The box is fine with mild corner and edge wear.