SCARCE MARTIAL C.S. PETTENGILL ARMY REVOLVER

SERIAL NUMBER: 3511, BARREL: 7 1/2", CALIBER .44, MFG: 1860'S. Approximately 3,400 of these revolvers were manufactured by Rogers, Spencer & Co. in New York for Pettengill in the early 1860s. 2000 of which as part of a Civil War federal contract delivered between October 1862 and January 1863. 500 were issued to the 3rd Michigan Cavalry, with additional issues to the 1st Arkansas, 3rd Illinois, 3rd Kentucky, and Missouri Militia. Martial inspectors marks WW are observed on the frame and barrel. There are traces of a cartouche on the left grip. Top of frame is marked Pettengill's Patent 1856 Raymond & Robitalle Patent 1858. Revolver has octagon barrel and is double action only. CONDITION: Good-Very Good, No finish with salt and pepper gray patina. Action works properly. Two piece grips have handling marks. Bore is clean with light frosting in grooves. A nice example of a scarce Civil War revolver. ANTIQUE