Original RARE U.S. Civil War IXL Navy Double Action Percussion Revolver - Serial Number 5 - Only Three Known to Exist Military Flare Guns though the grips are very

though the grips are very nice

The original black "anodized" finish however is all but gone

3 ribbon bars including ETO with 1 campaign star

and lots of individual Cities and Towns are written in pink carved ovals

which could possibly be cast pieces which were engraved

Original RARE U.S. Civil War IXL Navy Double Action Percussion Revolver - Serial Number 5 - Only Three Known to Exist Military Flare Guns though the grips are veryOriginal Item: Only One Available. For a brief period circa 1857 a series of double action percussion revolvers were produced that are known to collectors as the IXL Percussion Revolvers. To date, the actual manufacturer of these guns is unknown, but some evidence points to IXL being a trade name of Benjamin J. Hart, a New York City based gun and sporting goods retailer who operated circa 1848 1865. At least a few of the Pocket Model IXL Revolvers are