A Manhattan 36 Caliber Revolver "Navy Type" dating: 1859 - 1868 provenance: USA,…

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A Manhattan 36 Caliber Revolver "Navy Type"

dating: 1859 - 1868 provenance: USA, Octagonal, rifled, 6-1/2", 36 cal barrel (clean bore, visible rifling), with remains of the marking "MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO. NEWARKN.J. / PATENTED MARCH 8 1864" at the back, marks of the London test bench on the side. The barrel's serial number matching with frame, wedge with abbreviated matching numbers. Five-shot cylinder with remains of medallion engraving, mark of the London bench and f the patent. Working mechanism. Serial number "59xxx". Brass bands numbered en suite. Walnut handle. With remains of antique finishing. IV series.

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A Manhattan 36 Caliber Revolver "Navy Type"

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