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Sheridan Presentation Revolver

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Revolver presented to Maj. Gen. P. H. Sheridan by the North Western Sanitary Fair, June, 1865
Description
.30 caliber rimfire 5 shot revolver, engraved gilt finish, mother of pearl grips; in presentation case containing screwdriver, cleaning rod and tin patchbox; presented to Maj. Gen. P. H. Sheridan by the North Western Sanitary Fair, June, 1865
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Brooklyn Arms Co.
Maker
Bacon Manufacturing Company
Date made
ca. 1864
ca. 1865
associated date
1865
Credit Line
Mrs. Philip H. Sheridan
Measurements
overall: 3 5/8 in x 8 7/8 in x 5 3/4 in; 9.2075 cm x 22.5425 cm x 14.605 cm
overall: 7 in x 3 3/8 in x 1 in; 17.78 cm x 8.5725 cm x 2.54 cm
Object Name
revolver
revolver, rimfire
Other Terms
revolver; Firearms; Rim Fire; .28 In; Rifled; 2F; Sa; Presentation
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