M1861 Savage Navy Revolver

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Now this is a conversation starter! The Savage 1861 Navy Revolver is without a doubt one of the oddest looking guns of the Civil War. These pistols were produced by the Savage Revolving Firearms Company, who produced M1861 contract muskets for the Government as well. These ungainly revolvers were "self cocking" meaning that the weapon was fired by first pulling the lower ring trigger to cock the hammer and rotate the cylinder before the top trigger could be pulled to drop the hammer and fire the gun. These pistols were also the first "gas-sealing" revolvers as pulling the ring trigger to rotate the cylinder would also move the cylinder forward to seal against the forcing cone of the barrel. The advantage to these gas sealing revolvers is that they minimize pressure loss from cylinder gaps and thus increase the velocity of the bullet.

This particular Savage is in very good condition. Much of the original finish remains and has turned mostly plum and there is no major rust or pitting anywhere. The manufacturers stamp on the barrel is deep and legible.

The most outstanding feature about this pistol is the fact that it actually works! We've had Savages in the past that we've ended up "parting out" because their actions were too worn to be restored, but that's not the case with this revolver. The action is crisp and feels very good. The hammer and cylinder both lock up reliably and the action doesn't slip or bind up. The nipples are original, and one is missing. The loading lever functions well, but there is a small crack in the lever housing, although it is only cosmetic

The bore is excellent with some minor areas of rust in the grooves and sharp, crisp rifling. The chambers are all in excellent condition with no pitting or damage.

This ugly duckling revolver is sure to be the pride and joy of anyone's collection, and with its crisp action and nice bore, it will certainly turn heads at the range!

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