CIVIL WAR MANHATTAN TYPE IV NAVY REVOLVER

SERIAL NUMBER: 65974, BARREL: 6 1/2" CALIBER .36 PERCUSSION, MFG: 1859-1868. Barrel marked Manhattan Arms Mfg, Co, Newark New Jersey, Patented March 8, 1864.. Features 6 1/2" octagon barrel, 5 shot, and one piece walnut grips. Serial numbers match on bottom of the revolver. CONDITION: Very Good, Metal is a gray patina with light scattered pitting. Legends are good. Cylinder scene is about 60% visible. Action works. One piece wood grips are good with wear. Bore is good with light frosting. Similar in style to the Colt 1849 Pocket and 1851 Navy. A popular sidearm during the Civil War. ANTIQUE