Confederate revolver, USA 1860
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Product information "Confederate revolver, USA 1860"
Imitation of a revolver from the American Civil War, made of metal and wood, featuring a simulated loading and firing mechanism and a rotating cylinder.
Inspired by the legendary Colt 1851 Navy, the Griswold & Gunnison was the Confederate South’s answer to the shortage of military resources. Due to the lack of steel, manufacturers resorted to using brass —often melted down from church bells— to create its distinctive golden frame. The result was a .36 caliber percussion revolver with a six-shot cylinder and a 7.5-inch round barrel, both functional and distinctive.
Between 1862 and 1864, this weapon became the most widely manufactured revolver by the Confederacy, with around 3,700 units produced. Its grip, slightly angled backward, provided a unique ergonomic feel and distinctive personality compared to other weapons of its time.
The Griswold & Gunnison has left its mark in fiction: in the series Hell on Wheels, the protagonist Cullen Bohannon —a former Confederate soldier— carries it with him, reflecting his past and his connection to the conflict that defined 19th-century America.
Ideal for historical reenactors, military history enthusiasts, and fans of the Old West, this piece is a symbol of resilience, craftsmanship, and adaptation. A true gem for any collection of classic revolvers.
Inspired by the legendary Colt 1851 Navy, the Griswold & Gunnison was the Confederate South’s answer to the shortage of military resources. Due to the lack of steel, manufacturers resorted to using brass —often melted down from church bells— to create its distinctive golden frame. The result was a .36 caliber percussion revolver with a six-shot cylinder and a 7.5-inch round barrel, both functional and distinctive.
Between 1862 and 1864, this weapon became the most widely manufactured revolver by the Confederacy, with around 3,700 units produced. Its grip, slightly angled backward, provided a unique ergonomic feel and distinctive personality compared to other weapons of its time.
The Griswold & Gunnison has left its mark in fiction: in the series Hell on Wheels, the protagonist Cullen Bohannon —a former Confederate soldier— carries it with him, reflecting his past and his connection to the conflict that defined 19th-century America.
Ideal for historical reenactors, military history enthusiasts, and fans of the Old West, this piece is a symbol of resilience, craftsmanship, and adaptation. A true gem for any collection of classic revolvers.
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85609 Aschheim
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The single-edge blade is broad and flat while the two-handed grip provides a tremendous amount of leverage, generating a large amount of force. Hand forged of high-carbon steel by Windlass Steelcrafts® with wooden scales on the grip and antiqued copper fittings. This single-edged chopper has been hand-forged of 1075 high carbon steel.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall Length: 32"
Blade Length: 19-1/4"
Blade Width: 3-1/2"
Blade Thickness: 3/16"
Weight: 3lbs/7oz
Material: 1075 High Carbon Steel
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