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Manhattan Firearm .36 Colt 1859 Engraved Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Manhattan Firearm .36 Colt 1859 Engraved Revolver
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This lot features a Manhattan Firearms Co. .36 Caliber Colt 1859 Engraved Revolver. This revolver features a five shot cylinder, engraved cylinder, 4 inch octagon barrel, brass grip, and walnut grips. The Manhattan Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. was founded by a group of New Jersey businessmen in 1856. Their goal was to take advantage of Colt’s patent for revolving firearms that was due to expire in 1857. The founders hired Thomas Bacon to became the Superintendent of Manufacturing. Manufacturing began in Norwich, Connecticut and in 1859 moved to Newark, New Jersey. Thomas Bacon remained in Norwich and started his own firearms company. During their existence, Manhattan Firearms produced approximately 175,000 pistols. Only Colt, Remington, and Winchester produced more guns during this era in which included the Civil War. While waiting for Colt’s patent to expire, Manhattan first made copies of American firearms that no longer had patent protection. These included pepperboxes and various single-shot designs. Shortly thereafter, they turned their attention to making Colt-style revolvers in both the .31 caliber Pocket and .36 caliber Navy styles. Manhattan patented an extra set of cylinder safety notches on these models. Manhattans can be easily identified by the many notches on their cylinders. This revolver is in good condition, with some signs of wear and age. This is a antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial numbers are matching and it is 23783.