Early Cartridge Revolvers From The U.S. Civil War Period.

[drm3m]

 

[tokguy]

Cool, it is sort of amazing that 32 RF was considered a 'fighting' cartridge at one time. We tend to relegate it to Gamblers and Whore pistols mostly.
Not much of a 'Man stopper' but be that what it may...probably make it so you'd push up daisies.
Might be a slow death of infection over 4 - 5 days, mind you.
Cool guns for sure.

 

[powderman]

Thanks for posting these interesting revolvers.

Regards

 

[mbogo3]

The bullet didn't kill you it was the gang green or the doctor.

 

[drm3m]

 

[drm3m]

Used during the first year of the War----it would not be pleasant to be hit with a .54 cal. ball from one of these pistols.

 

[DANCESWITHEMPTIES]

Again! Beautiful collection. The hideout guns don't get love they deserve & pocket guns were the most popular of the era & the most produced. Probably the easiest way to get into collecting antiques.

 

[drm3m]

I have one of those hideout guns.
My father cut the firing pin off and gave it to me when I was a very young squirt.
I have no idea where he got it.

 

[DANCESWITHEMPTIES]

A little gem I picked up this month in 41 Colt. After the civil war period, but not by much...