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Manhattan Arms 36 Caliber Navy Type Percussion Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Manhattan Arms 36 Caliber Navy Type Percussion Revolver
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Manhattan Arms 36 Caliber Navy Type Percussion Revolver

Manufactured 1859-1868. This Series III Type revolver has the one line address marked on the top barrel flat and the engraved military and navy scenes in oval panels on the cylinder. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, wedge and cylinder pin, and the partial serial number "536" is marked on the rear of the cylinder. The wedge is un-numbered. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights, blue barrel and cylinder, silver plated trigger guard and back strap, and casehardened remaining parts. Fitted with smooth varnished one-piece walnut grip.

Manufucture: Manhattan Firearms Company
Model: Pocket Navy
BBL: 4 inch octagon
Stock:
Guage: 36 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 24536

Excellent. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish showing some edge wear and scattered minor spotting. The cylinder has a gray patina with some minor pitting. The frame retains 85% plus of the original bright case colors. The trigger guard and back strap retain 98% original age darkened silver plating with some edge wear. The grip is excellent with 98% original varnish remaining showing some minor lower edge wear, and a few minor dents and dings. Some of the cylinder scene is obscured by the pitting, otherwise the engraving and markings are clear. The action is fine.