Civil war pistol ID needed

[Woodland Detectors]

We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas this year spending the holiday with my in laws.

Most of my wife's forefathers fought in either the Revolutionary and or Civil war.
And in their journey's they acquired some amazing relics with wonderful photos to share with the future relatives.

One of which was this beautiful Civil War pistol that sets proudly on the brick mantle of my Aunt's house.

Her Great, great relative died with it in an 1864 TN. Battle.

The photo is of him holding the pistol across his chest. Not visible. Bad photo. What we're needing is some more info on the firearm. Where it was made, year, caliber etc...

I have to apologize. The photos are rough. The camera wasn't mine and I had to make due.

After admiring the historical firearm may Auntie asked me " Would you like to see the Tennessee long rifle?" OVER 4 FEET in length.

It was his favorite firearm.

For those of you who have never held a TN. long rifle it is very heavy and over 4 feet long. I'm 6'2 And that thing is just under 2 ft of me. Think about it.


Thank for the help

 

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[Woodland Detectors]

Now about that long rifle.............

HA! I will post that one... some day.

That rifle is over 4 feet long.

Seriously

 

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[traderoftreasures]

value...over 20,000 dollars IMO

 

[l.cutler]

it looks like a manhattan 36 cal series 11 acording to the serial number
with a 6 inch barrel great pistol and be great to own one .
Model: Navy Revolver, Series II
Caliber: .36 Caliber
Barrel Length(s): 4", 5"(shown), and 6 1/2"
Serial Number Range: approx. 4200 to 14,500
Features: 5-shot; 1 line barrel address
"MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS MF'G. CO. NEW YORK",
Added 1859 patent date on cylinder.
Manufacturing date: January 1860 to September 1861
http://manhattanfirearms.com/GuidePercussion.html

this is the site for manhatten and lots of info there .

The trouble is the Series II Navy is a five shot revolver and unless my eyes deceive me the posters revolver is six shot. This is the trouble, I am having trouble exactly matching it.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

value...over 20,000 dollars IMO

Seriously 20,000? She will be pleased.

 

[Breezie]

value...over 20,000 dollars IMO

Seriously 20,000?

I told you to stay in 'good graces' with Auntie! Breezie