Original U.S. Civil War Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Serial No 12312 Price_$220 - $990 The "V" stamp signifies the

The "V" stamp signifies the first rough proofing and the "GP" is the gunmaker's final proof

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Original U.S. Civil War Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Serial No 12312 Price_$220 - $990 The "V" stamp signifies theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Savage Navy Model, a six shot . 36 caliber revolver, was 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