Civil War Era Manhattan Firearms Series IV Navy Revolver .36 cal. Has 6.5" barrel, serial number 62485, circa 1864-1867. Finished blue with case hardened frame, silvered trigger guard, and walnut grips. Made by the MANHATTAN FIREARMS COMPANY of NEWARK, N.J.. The company was originally founded in 1856, mainly to make Colt-style revolvers once their patent ran out in 1857. While waiting for Colt’s patent to expire, they made copies of other American firearms that no longer had patent protection. This revolver looks just like a Colt Navy but it has a five shot cylinder, instead of the Colt's six. Series IV revolvers have serial numbers from around 45,200 to 69,200, and were manufactured from April 1864 to June 1867. After the Civil War, Manhattan production primarily consisted of a copy of the Smith & Wesson .22 caliber cartridge revolver and a single-shot boot pistol under the name "HERO". Manhattan changed it's name in 1868 to American Standard Tool Company and began to market industrial tools as well as firearms. They finally closed for good during the financial panic of 1873. In the end Manhattan Firearms produced approximately 175,000 pistols. The 4th Most prolific manufacturer behind only Colt, Remington, and Winchester. This firearm is antique and does not require special licensing. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $50 . All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Very fine overall with approximately half of the original blue remaining. Has traces of case colors and traces of silver on the trigger guard and grip straps. Cylinder scene crisp. All markings good, numbers match except lever. End of cylinder and muzzle has pitting. Back of the cylinder around nipples have lighter pitting. Bore has some pitting, rifling distinct. Action functions mechanically.