EAGLE ARMS Antique PLANTS Front Loading Cup Primed CIVIL WAR Era Revolver “APC” Marked Butt .30 Cal. Spur Trigger Sidearm

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EAGLE ARMS Antique PLANTS Front Loading Cup Primed CIVIL WAR Era Revolver 

“APC” Marked Butt .30 Cal. Spur Trigger Sidearm

Here we present an antique Eagle Arms Company Cup Primed Plant’s Front Loading Pocket Revolver, made circa 1864 in New York, New York. The legendary firearms agents Merwin & Bray of New York City financed the manufacture of this revolver, and they were produced by Plant’s Manufacturing Company. Only 20,000 were made of all types.

This was one of the few relatively successful designs that made it around the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent for the bored through cylinder, which was held and vigorously defended until about 1869. This was done by keeping a “lip” at the back of each cylinder chamber, so that the cylinder was not completely bored through and was loaded from the front versus the back of the cylinder. This is why the ejector is located behind the cylinder. The ammunition was unique to this gun in that the bullet’s tip sat flush or below the neck of the cartridge and then neck was flush with the leading edge of the chamber. The back of the cartridge had a distinct cup-shape in which the primer was located. This cartridge was designed by Willard C. Ellis and John H. White, and they were granted the patent in July of 1859.

The overall condition is very good. Original, dark brown patina. Strong action. The bore has dimmed and maintains serviceable rifling. Markings are legible. Both grips are in good shape with average handling wear. “APC” is marked on the butt.

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Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .30 cup primed (teat-fire) cartridge

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$950
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