{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-savage-1861-navy-model-36-caliber-percussion-revolver-with-holster-serial-12453","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver with Holster - Serial 12453","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Savage Navy Model, a six shot .36 caliber revolver, 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the better examples we have seen, and was manufactured in mid 1862, just over 1\/2 of the way through the total production. It bears matching serial number \u003cstrong\u003e12453\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is stamped on the inside frame beneath the original wood grips, and on the underside of the barrel under the loading rammer. The cylinder is marked on the back with \u003cstrong\u003e12711\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it was swapped out at some point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall the pistol is in very good condition with only a bit of light peppering on the exterior, but no major pitting or scaling. The revolver cycles correctly both for cocking and firing, with good indexing and cylinder lockup. We did not notice any of the finicky behavior we often see with old revolvers such as these. The bore is in good condition, with clear lands and grooves, but also areas of past oxidation and light pitting. This revolver definitely did see some use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper frame stamping is still fully legible, definitely a rarity, and it reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAVAGE R.F.A CO MIDDLETOWN. CT\u003cbr\u003e H.S. NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17 1856\u003cbr\u003eJANUARY 19 1859 MAY 15 1860\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. The left grip still has the ghost of an inspector's cartouche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver comes in a very nice custom leather ;holster, which has been with the revolver for quite some time now. It is in great shape, and really adds to the piece. We assume it is from the late 19th or early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are always hard to find in this very good condition, fully functional with intact markings, now is your chance! Ready to add to your civil war collection and display!\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: c.1862\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .36cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 7 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 6 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":39719694663749,"sku":"ONSV21NCS14","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21NCS14__09.jpg?v=1641617672","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-savage-1861-navy-model-36-caliber-percussion-revolver-with-holster-serial-12453","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}