Original U.S. Civil War Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Serial No 10316 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns 60 cartridge was also used

60 cartridge was also used in some postwar designs

The engraving on top of the barrel is almost fully legible:

The helmet still has its correct good condition VERY EARLY M31 liner

The leather liner chin strap is present

There are also several small proof marks on the right side of the frame

Original U.S. Civil War Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Serial No 10316 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns 60 cartridge was also usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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