{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-named-savage-1861-navy-model-36-caliber-percussion-revolver-serial-8250","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Named Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Serial 8250","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of the Savage Navy Model, a six shot .36 caliber revolver, which was made from 1861 until 1862 with a total production of only 20,000 guns. This unique military revolver was one of the few handguns that was produced only for Civil War use. Its design was based on the antebellum Savage-North \"figure eight\" revolver. The Savage Navy had a unique way of cocking the hammer. The shooter used his middle finger to draw back the \"figure 8\" lever and then released it forward to cock the hammer and rotate the cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great very early example, manufactured in late 1861, this was made late during the first half of production. It bears serial number \u003cstrong\u003e8250\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is neatly stamped on the underside of barrel and on the right side of the grip frame under the grip scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf more interest is that on the inside of the left grip scale, the revolver the name \u003cstrong\u003eJ. Brown \/ C.S\u003c\/strong\u003e strongly engraved into the wood. There is a much fainter \u003cstrong\u003e4TH \/ CAV\u003c\/strong\u003e to the right of this, and what looks to be \u003cstrong\u003eMEM\u003c\/strong\u003e to the left. We did some preliminary research, and there were THREE recorded J. Browns with the NY 4th Cavalry Regiment. If we assume \"C.S\" means \"Confederate States\", it would narrow the search, but either way this definitely has some fantastic research potential!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper frame stamping is still mostly legible and reads-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e[AVA]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eGE R.F.A CO MIDDLETOWN. CT\u003cbr\u003e H.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e[S. N]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eORTH PATENTED JUNE 17 1856\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e[JANU]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eARY 19 1859 MAY 15 1860\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall the pistol is in very good condition with a nice worn gray patina, with no sign of refinishing or major oxidation, except around the cylinder. There is powder burn in this area, and the rear of the cylinder and front of the ratchet are both pitted, which removed the serial number. It functions almost perfectly, with crisp indexing and a strong cylinder lockup. You have to really pull the lower trigger hard to get it to slightly overshoot. The cylinder chambers are in good shape, and all 6 cap nipples are still intact, which is rare due to the strong hammer strike the pistol has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore is in very good condition, with clear lands and grooves shown on a mostly bright finish. There is some light oxidation and wear, but we usually we get these well worn, oxidized, and\/or shot out, so this is definitely a very good example! The original grips are also in good shape, without any repairs, cracks, or major dents. They have a lovely worn look with a great color and grain pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are always hard to find, especially in this very good condition, now is your chance! Ready to add to your civil war collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear of Manufacture: c.1862\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .36cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 7 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 14 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 6 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the Savage 1861 Model .36 Cal-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Union purchased just fewer than 12,000 of these initially at $19.00 apiece for use by its cavalry units. Savage Navy revolvers were issued to the 1st and 2nd Wisconsin U.S. Volunteer Cavalry regiments, and 5th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry while the State of Missouri issued 292 Savage revolvers to its Missouri Enrolled Militia units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining revolvers were purchased by private means and shipped to the Confederacy for use with the 34th Battalion of Virginia Cavalry (Witcher's Nighthawks), the 35th Battalion of Virginia Cavalry (White's Rebels), 11th Texas Cavalry, 7th Virginia Cavalry (Ashby's Cavalry), and 7th Missouri Cavalry. The United States Navy also made a small purchase of 800 Savages during 1861 for use on its ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Savage-North revolver is a direct descendant of the Savage \u0026amp; North Figure 8 Model Revolver and the Alsop revolver sharing many similarities with both arms. Alsop was also located in Middletown, CT. and three members of the Alsop family served on the Savage Revolving Firearms Company board of directors. Therefore, the relationship between the two companies and the two weapons was more than coincidental.\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":40451522854981,"sku":"ONSV22TGF47","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22TGF47__02.jpg?v=1670637990","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-named-savage-1861-navy-model-36-caliber-percussion-revolver-serial-8250","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}