Original U.S. Civil War Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Pistol Serial No 11490 Bayonets The brow plate rested on

The brow plate rested on that "step" when worn with these smaller helmets

This is a remarkable piece of British maritime history

Measures 11”x 9

Loading was accomplished via a groove in the frame rearward of the cylinder and early models incorporated an ejector rod until 1874

Troubridge was Mentioned as having "behaved with the utmost gallantry and composure"

Original U.S. Civil War Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Pistol Serial No 11490 Bayonets The brow plate rested onOriginal 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