(A) CASED MANHATTAN NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

The Manhattan Firearms Company was founded in 1856 in New York, largely due to the expiration of Colt’s patent in 1857. They produced single-shot pistols, pepperbox pistols, and revolvers of calibers ranging from .22 to .36. While Manhattan had no large government contracts, many of these were privately purchased by officers and men of both sides before and during the Civil War. The .36 caliber Navy Revolver was Manhattan’s answer to the M1851 Colt Navy and approximately 78,000 were produced at their Newark, NJ factory between 1859 and 1868 in five series. This revolver features a 6-1/2” octagonal barrel, the top flat stamped “MANHATTAN FIREAMS MFG. CO. NEW YORK.” in one line. Five-shot cylinder engraved with five oval panels depicting naval and military scenes, and stamped “PATENTED DEC. 27, 1859”. Matching serial numbers throughout, including the wedge. Comes cased with flask and bullet mold. CONDITION: Traces of blue and case in protected areas with the balance of the finish an even grey patina. No silver plate remains on the brass back strap and trigger guard. The varnish has a light crazed surface, indicating originality. The bore has light corrosion throughout. The cylinder scene has wear, but still evident. The mechanics are good.

Item Dimensions: 13 x 7 x 3"

Name

Value

Accessories

Case

Barrel Length

6 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

.36 Rifled

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Manhattan Firearms