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OK Daniel - I will rest with that now.

The belt model was something out of 'left field' for me; had no knowledge of it what-so-ever.

I will scour Don Ware's book for anything else that may be available, though it does not sound too promising. Damn shame about the lost records!

I have always ...

Daniel/Bill - One last attempt at info if that's ok.

Does this mean that the build date is as stated in your initial reply: ie 1862? Also, any ideas of where it would have been allocated: military or commercial/private; am thinking what was the point?

Am also wondering why they had yet another ...

once again - Thankyou Daniel & Bill; have learnt something else today. I had never heard of the 'belt model'.


Bill

Many thanks Daniel & Bill
I have ordered Don Ware's book; should be here in a few weeks. It is good to have some answers.
Will see if I can up-load some photos but, here is some more info anyway.

The front sight is brass & of the rounded blade style.
The loading latch is 1 1/4 from the muzzle ...

HI - I'm a 'newby' here so, please cut me some slack where needed.

I have for quite some time been the owner of an 1858 .36 cal Navy revolver. The firearm is in excellent condition; does not even have 'drag' marks on the cylinder from the locking bolt.

I am asking if anyone can give me some info ...