Sword tip has been rounded so was somewhat longer originally and was shortened to keep it in service
The pistol was initially introduced by FN as the Browning Modèle de Guerre (Browning War Model) or Browning Grand Modèle (Browning Large Model)
The seamen trained with these by striking large slabs of lead
This jacket is in very good condition
Be rest assured that not all of these eagles were cast with exact precision of flawlessness
Original U.S. Whitney No. 1-1/2 Rimfire .32cal Brass Frame Single Action Revolver Serial 12646 c.1880 Brown Bess Sword tip has been roundedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of one of the small revolvers made by Whitneyville Armory, located in Whitneyville Connecticut. This area, today near Hamden Connecticut, was so named due to its association with the famous Eli Whitney, the inventor of the Cotton Gin. Whitney also manufactured firearms, such as Springfield Muskets, and his son, also named Eli Whitney, followed in his footsteps. The factory was expanded,