Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Cased Manhattan Arms Navy Revolver, c. 1859-60, serial number 2120, all matching including wedge, silver-plated brass backstrap, octagonal 6 1/2-in. barrel marked on top MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. NEWYORK, walnut case with green velvet-lined case, bullet mold marked to Manhattan Arms, powder flask, and ELEY BROS marked cap tin, case wd. 5 1/2, lg. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,000
Grips have light dings and have most of the original varnish, steel parts missing most of the original finish and have some dings from use, most of the silver plating on the backstrap remains.
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