S#: 948 | Mfg. Circa 1859 | 4" Octagon Barrel | .31 Caliber | 5-Shot Single Action | Scarce First Model (Series I) Manhattan Pocket Revolver, with only approximately 1,000 produced between 1859–1860. Features factory engraving with a stagecoach robbery scene on the five-notch cylinder, closely resembling the Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver. Barrel marked “Manhattan Firearms/Manufg.Co.New.York” and frame marked “Patented/Dec.27.1859.” Matching serial number 948 found on the barrel, grip frame, and penciled inside the left grip. An early and desirable example of Manhattan's limited-production first series that were not often found as most of these were Officer Private Purchases during the Civil War that were left smoking on the battlefield |||| CONDITION: Very Good. Overall darkened metal patina with traces of original factory blue remaining in protected areas. Mechanically functions. Bore is very good with excellent rifling and traces of minor pitting ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE