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Scarce Manhattan five-shot revolver, .31 caliber, serial no. 255, identified to Pvt. George Willis of the New York 2nd Heavy Artillery. Stamped on top of the octagonal barrel, "Manhattan Fire Arms Manufg. Co. New York," and subtly decorated on the frame with scroll engraving. The handsome firearm also features a brass bead front sight at the top of the muzzle. Displays nicely with a handsome dark brown patina, with some pitting to the cylinder, barrel, and frame.
Private George Willis enlisted on October 3, 1962, in Co. A, NY 2nd Heavy Artillery. He was wounded at Petersburg on June 16, 1864 and discharged for disability on June 1, 1865. Also included is Willis's pocket watch, made by Robert Russell, Liverpool, in its handsome silver case engraved with a Civil War soldier scene.
