Manhattan .22 Pocket Revolver
This 7 shot, .22 long, black powder cartridge, pocket revolver is classed as the 2nd model and marked "American Standard Tool Co. Newark N - J". American Standard Company succeeded in producing Manhattan Firearms with a limited line from 1868 - 1873. This gun is almost identical to S & W No.1, second issue revolver except that the Manhattan has a cylinder stop mounted on bottom of frame. Putting the two guns side by side will show the difference of the stops and also that the cylinder is longer. To me the Manhattan seems to be a better firearms design and made as well or better. The gun pictured is serial number 11768 and that matches the frame and roll engraved cylinder. Engraving is about 50% worn and the cylinder stop bar is missing - gun functions well except for stop. The two piece walnut grips are excellent with minor varnish wear. The 3" octagon barrel and cylinder were once blued but are now polished with fairly sharp edges remaining but company marking is very faint - brass semi circle front sight blade is missing (an easy replacement). Bore is excellent and hammer shows case color. The brass frame is 97% heavy silver plate remaining with only small area of flaking on both sides of top frame strap. Overall this gun is in excellent condition except where noted.
