Original U.S. Civil War Manhattan Firearms Excellent Condition Series III Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial 18582 17th Century apparently in an aborted attempt

apparently in an aborted attempt to convert it to use cartridges

Checkered wrist and complete with its iron ram rod

and has multiple proofs and inspection marks on the metal work

Blade leather buffer washer is still intact

With regard to the contents of the set

Original U.S. Civil War Manhattan Firearms Excellent Condition Series III Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial 18582 17th Century apparently in an aborted attemptOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well THIS is a real peach! This is an excellent condition Civil War revolver, made by the MANHATTAN FIREARMS COMPANY of NEWARK, N. J., and is definitely the best example we have seen! The company was originally founded in 1856, mainly to make Colt style revolvers once their patent ran out in 1857. This revolver looks just like a Colt Navy but it has a five shot cylinder, instead of the Colt's six. This great example