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Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison Navy size percussion revolver in .36 caliber percussion with

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Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison Navy size  percussion revolver in .36 caliber percussion with
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Confederate issue Griswold & Gunnison Navy size percussion revolver in .36 caliber percussion with brass frame, serial number 16. This revolver shows Roman numerals and cryptic markings. Mr. Bill Gary’s inventory card states that he believes this pistol was made in New Orleans before Gunnison joined Griswold. Mr. Gary further states that serial numbers 1 through 54 were inspected by Lt. R. Milton Gary. Pictured on page 11 of William A. Gary’s book entitled “ConfederateRevolvers” and pictured and described in detail in an article entitled “Some Observations on the Griswold and Gunnison Revolver” by William A. Gary in “The Gun Report” magazine in October 1979. Also illustrated on the cover of the Stage CoachMuseum Collection book. This revolver remains in original good condition showing some light cleaning long ago and now aging back nicely to a light patina. The metal shows striations and forging flaws particularly on the cylinder. Thewedge is numbered 6637 and is from a Colt. A couple of screws are working replacements. The action works well and the interior is good. There is a difference of opinion between experts on the age and location of manufacture on these 2 digit