{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-bacon-mfg-co-2nd-model-31cal-percussion-revolver-serial-1148-circa-1860","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Bacon MFG. Co. 2nd Model .31cal Percussion Revolver Serial 1148 - Circa 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here is a very cute .31 caliber percussion revolver with a fluted five shot cylinder made by the Bacon Manufacturing Company. Thomas K. Bacon had been a gunsmith working with the Manhattan Firearms Manufacturing, and then left to found his own company Company and established the Bacon Manufacturing Company in Norwich, Connecticut. The first pistol that they marketed was the fully engraved .31cal \"Excelsior\" model pistol, with a round cylinder and barrel. Shortly after that model came Bacon's \"2nd Model\", which is the only version to have the fluted cylinder, like this example has. They were available in 4, 6, and 8 inch barrel lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis find example has the standard standard \u003cstrong\u003eBACON MFG. CO. NORWICH CONN. \u003c\/strong\u003emarking on the top of the 4 inch barrel, and is 8 1\/2 inches in overall length. The frame is decoratively engraved on both sides, which is still quite clear. The revolver bears serial number \u003cstrong\u003e1148\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Grip frame, Cylinder, Loading Rammer, Barrel, Barrel wedge, and even on the retainer for the loading rammer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese revolvers were great favorites with Union Officers, who purchased these as a personal second revolver to take into battle. They were easily concealed and most effective, giving the officer an additional 5 shots when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action works quite nicely, but can be slightly stiff and finicky after 150 plus years in storage. The barrel shows clear rifling, but also some wear and oxidation. Nice old finish, the blue turning to plum brown. A great Civil War Private Purchase revolver, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1860\u003cbr\u003eCaliber:  .31cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 8 3\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single Only\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 5 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30280960835653,"sku":"ON10348","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON10348__07.jpg?v=1596150796","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-bacon-mfg-co-2nd-model-31cal-percussion-revolver-serial-1148-circa-1860","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}