Original U.S. Civil War Rare Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Serial 4762 Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets A military rank structure similar

A military rank structure similar to that of the Bundeswehr was replaced in the mid-1970s by civil service-type personnel grades

This M1895 has a lovely 2” (5cm) standing collar

The inside lining is also stamped in two locations:

and was so strong that 500 men could easily have held off several thousands for a considerable length of time

The marking on the loading lever is no longer visible

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Savage 1861 Navy Model .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver - Serial 4762 Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets A military rank structure similarOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a stunning service worn example of the Savage Navy Model, a six shot . 36 caliber revolver, which 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, and it is one of the rarer primary issue sidearms of the war. Its design was based on the antebellum Savage North "figure eight" revolver.