MATCHING NUMBERS**American Civil War Era, Manhattan Arms Manufacturing Co (Colt M1861 Pocket Navy) .36 Naval Calibre, 5 Shot Single Action Cap & Ball Percussion Revolver With Cylinder Scene & Octagonal Barrel. Sn 21658 .36 Revolver

**MATCHING NUMBERS**American Civil War Era, Manhattan Arms Manufacturing Co (Colt M1861 Pocket Navy) .36 Naval Calibre, 5 Shot Single Action Cap & Ball Percussion Revolver With Cylinder Scene & Octagonal Barrel. Sn 21658 - 21658

The Manhattan Arms Manufacturing Co. was founded in New Jersey U.S.A. When Colt's Patents for revolving firearms expired in 1857 Manhattan began Manufacturing Colt Patent expired weapons including the iconic Colt Navy Revolver. Production continued until C1873. Many of their weapons were used during the American Civil War. This is an excellent, original, 4” barrel version of the Manhattan (Colt Navy) .36 Naval Calibre, 5 shot percussion revolver with captive drop down loading lever. The barrel’s bore has just light staining consistent with age and use and well defined rifling. The metal work has even patina with original blue finish and traces of original factory nickel plating to the brass grip frame. The top of the barrel is signed ‘Manhattan Fire Arms Co Newark Patented March 8 1864'. The cylinder has nice original etched cylinder scene panels featuring, River Steam Boat and other Civil War Battle Scenes. The cylinder is stamped ‘Patented Dec 27 1859’. The pistol's steel frame, barrel block, brass butt of the grip frame & trigger guard assembly are stamped with matching serial numbers '49124'. The pistol has a small brass blade fore sight and ‘v’ notch hammer rear sight. It has its original undamaged American Walnut grip in excellent condition. The pistol's loading and single action firing mechanisms work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique percussion revolver no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21658

£1,295.00