An original Civil War manufactured .36 Caliber Manhattan Percussion Model IV Revolver produced in 1864. Founded by a group of New Jersey businessmen in 1855, the Manhattan Fire Arms Manufacturing Company started business in Norwich, CT and in 1859 moved their business to Newark, NJ. These businessmen were waiting for Colt’s patent to expire; they first made copies of American firearms for which the patent expired, including pepperboxes and several styles of single shot percussion pistols. Soon, they manufactured Colt copies both in .31 caliber pocket and .36 caliber Navy style revolvers.

This Navy Model, something of a copy of a Colt’ Model 1851 Navy Revolver, has a 6 ½ inch barrel length. Two-line address “Manhattan Fire Arms Co. Newark NJ/Patented March 8, 1864” manufactured from April 1864 to June 1867. Serial range approximately 45,200 to 69,200. This revolver has the serial number “64234”. Matching wedge serial number “64234” as well as the barrel s/n “64234”. Rifling is strong, the bore with scattered minor pitting. Barrel and loading lever show a gray patina with some bluing showing through; under loading lever bluing is strong. Barrel edges are sharp and front sight is original. Five shot cylinder “Patented Dec. 27, 1859” visible. Five engraved panels with naval scenes, matching s/n “64234”. All nipples are original. Arbor also matching s/n “64234”. Brass trigger guard s/n “64234” as well as the iron frame s/n “64234”, Brass backstrap with s/n “64234”. Cylinder, frame and hammer, semi-gray patina matching barrel, brass shows mellow yellow patina, and majority of silver plating remains. Two-piece walnut grips show small nicks but retain original glossed finish. Mechanically perfect.

A nice example of a popular and somewhat under-appreciated Civil War revolver.    [cm][ph:L]

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