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Two Manhattan Firearms Navy Type Percussion Revolvers -A) Manhattan Firearms Navy Type Percussion Re

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Two Manhattan Firearms Navy Type Percussion Revolvers -A) Manhattan Firearms Navy Type Percussion Re
A) Manhattan Fire Arms Company, Navy Type percussion revolver manufactured circa 1864. This "Series IV" revolver has a blued barrel and cylinder, casehardened loading lever, frame and hammer and silver-plated brass trigger guard and backstrap. The one-piece walnut stock has a varnished finish. The five-shot cylinder is roll-engraved with martial scenes in five panels and marked with the 1859 patent date with has ten stops. The top barrel flat is "MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO. NEWARK N.J. / PATENTED MARCH 8.1864". The matching serial number is located on the bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and the partial number "0925" is marked on the wedge and arbor pin, and the rear face of the cylinder is stamped "095".
BBL: 6 1/2 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 36 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 60925
Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 60% of the original bright blue finish mixed with smooth brown patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a brown and gray patina with some of the original casehardening pattern remaining on the frame. The trigger guard retains 25% original silver plating, much of which has darkened with age. The balance of the brass has an aged patina. The grip is good with exception of a repair on the upper left, moderate chips on each toe, a few minor gouges and chips in the varnish. The cylinder scenes are strong and the markings are clear. Mechanically fine.

B) Manhattan Fire Arms Navy Type Percussion Revolver
As "A". Wedge secured to tightly to check internal numbers.
BBL: 6 1/2 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 36 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 64812
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 40% original bright blue finish mixed with smooth brown patina. The cylinder has a smooth mottled gray patina and clear scenes. The frame retains 70% original case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina. The backstrap retains 10% original silver plating with the balance an aged patina. The trigger guard and front strap retain almost all of the original silver which has darkened with age. The grip is very good with a few small gouges, scratches and chips in the varnish. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.