^Lot 255 Civil War Manhattan Navy Series IV Single Action Percussion Revolver

Civil War Manhattan Navy Series IV Single Action Percussion Revolver, #55916, .36 cal., 6.5'' octagonal barrel has maker's name, Newark address and 1864 patent date in two lines on top flat, hinged tapered loading lever below; 5-shot cylinder roll-engraved with 5 oval military scenes is marked ''Patented Dec. 27, 1859'' at rear, has 12 stop notches; open-top frame with central hammer, two-piece brass grip straps, one-piece varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1867-68, originally with blued barrel/cylinder, case hardened lever, frame and hammer, silver-plated straps. Condition is very good retaining approx. 25% barrel blue, thinning and mixing with brown age patina (blue heavier in protected areas); cylinder and frame are smooth gunmetal gray; straps show light age toning. Grips are sound showing scattered marks and most of a later varnish. Serial numbers match including cylinder and wedge, cylinder scene is distinct; other markings sharp. Action is crisp; bore is clean showing scattered frosting and very good rifling. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)