Original U.S. Civil War Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Serial No 14571 Magazines under the name m/938

under the name m/938

The nut is held in place with a split pin (Cotter pin)

Although in complete displayable condition it has a hairline crack towards the rear near the handle

Helmet Shell Size 66 (liner size 59-60

They can also be seen in museums around the world

Original U.S. Civil War Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Serial No 14571 Magazines under the name m/938Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the Savage Navy Model, a six shot . 36 caliber revolver, made from 1861 until 1862 with a total production of only 20,000 guns. This unique military revolver was one of the few handguns that was produced only for Civil War use. Its design was based on the antebellum Savage North "figure eight" revolver. The Savage Navy had a unique way of cocking the hammer. The shooter used his middle