Traditions FR185117 1851 Navy Break Open 44 Cal #11 Percussion 7.50" 6 Shot Nickle Engraved Simulated Ivory Grip

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Union Army soldiers relied on many different types of sidearms for short range and close quarters combat. The revolver was unique in that it had the ability to fire several rounds per minute before having to reload. Revolvers were typically issued to officers and mounted soldiers however some were purchased privately or found on the battlefield by infantrymen. - Distinguished by its octagon barrel and lever style loader the 1851 helped to begin both the expansion of the West and the Civil War. The 1851 Navy is commonly considered to be one of gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok's favorite handguns. The British government licensed the manufacturing rights and produced what is commonly known as the London Model. - This revolver features intricate engraving and a 7.375 octagonal barrel Nickel frame Nickel guard and Simulated Ivory grip. It is available in .44 caliber weighs 2.7 lbs. and is 13.5 in length. - .44 Caliber - Engraving - 7.375 Nickel Octagonal Barrel - Nickel Guard - Simulated Ivory Grip - Nickel Frame - Hammer/Blade Sights - Overall Length: 13.5 - Weighs 2.7 pounds