question about civil war revolvers

[Revolver Ocelot]

did the northern navy use a revolver other then the 1851 colt navy?

I'm bad about my history and I can't seem to figure out who used what in the navy during the civil war.

 

[Mike OTDP]

They pretty well used anything that was handy. The "Navy" designation was a reference to caliber (i.e. .36 caliber), not service use.

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

ahh, then what model did the navy use? just what ever they happened to get their hands on?

 

[Dan Crocker]

Pretty much. Arms were in short supply almost throughout the war for both sides.

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

thanks for the info, last question, does anyone still make good quality reproductions of the 1851 navy?

 

[madcratebuilder]

thanks for the info, last question, does anyone still make good quality reproductions of the 1851 navy?

Yes they do. You can find 2nd and 3rd gen Colts still NIB. I'm reasonably sure both Uberti and Pietta still make the 51.
If your interested in revolvers from the war of northern aggression, High Standard made a three gun series that show up on gunbroker sometimes. These are based on the 51 Navy.


These are repro's of the Schneder & Glassick, Griswold & Gunnison, and the Leech & Rigdon.

 

[pohill]

I bought a copy of CIVIL WAR SMALL ARMS OF THE U.S. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS by John McAulay. Great book, lots of info and pics.