This is a Manhattan series V cap and ball revolver. The 6 1/2" octagon barrel has a two line New Jersey address. Serial number 7380 puts the production year in 1868. All serial numbers match except the loading lever, which is unmarked. The beautiful walnut grips retain 85% of the original varnish. The grips are virtually unmarred and fit the gun perfectly. The cylinder scene is light but still visible. The silver wash is gone from the trigger guard and back strap, leaving the brass a mellow golden color, very eye pleasing. The mechanics of the gun are sound, the cylinder indexes perfectly when the hammer is cocked. Manhattan revolvers bear a very close resemblance to the famous Colt revolvers of that period. Manhattan did not press for government contracts, instead targeting the civilian population for it's sales. Between June 1867 and December 1868 9000 of the series V revolvers were produced. This is an nice example of a revolver that just missed the Civil War, but was a popular model well received by the public.

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