{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-bacon-mfg-co-2nd-model-31cal-pocket-percussion-revolver-serial-69-circa-1858","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Bacon Mfg. Co. 2nd Model .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver Serial 69 - Circa 1858","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, perfect for a pocket. Approximately 3300 of the 2nd model were made, but only 1400 had the Bacon address. There is no engraving on the frame, as sometimes seen on special order examples. The revolver bears matching serial number \u003cstrong\u003e69\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Grip frame, Cylinder rear, Loading Rammer, Barrel, Barrel wedge, and even on the retainer for the loading rammer. This is a very desirable \"ALL MATCHING\" example, and it's a great one!\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, and we did not notice much in the way of finicky behavior, despite the age. The barrel shows clear rifling, but also some wear and light oxidation. Nice old finish, the blue turning to plum brown and gray. The original grips are quite nice, and still retain a lot of the original factory varnished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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 1858\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. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39719693647941,"sku":"ONSV9784","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV9784__03.jpg?v=1641614263","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-bacon-mfg-co-2nd-model-31cal-pocket-percussion-revolver-serial-69-circa-1858","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}