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Plant's third model "Army" revolver and holster
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| Description | Third Model "Army" .42 caliber six-shot front loading revolver made by Plant's Manufacturing Company in New Haven, Connecticut, and a black leather military issue holster, both used by Javan B. Irvine during the Civil War. Irvine enlisted with the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment on April 29, 1861. Irvine fought in the First Battle of Bull Run and in December 1861 he was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the 13th United States Infantry. The revolver has a silvered brass frame, blued iron cylinder and barrel, and the original rosewood grip on the left; the right grip has been replaced. |
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| Quantity | 2 items |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 25.9 centimeters length revolver - overall 13.9 centimeters length revolver - barrel 28 centimeters length holster 12.3 centimeters width holster 5 centimeters depth holster .42 caliber |
| Nomenclature | Revolver (firearm) Holster |
| Creation | Made by: Plant's Manufacturing Company Made in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Subjects |
Source: United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864) Owned/used by: Irvine, Javan Bradley Used by: United States Army, 22nd Infantry Made in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States Used in United States Minnesota, United States Used in Civil War Firearms. Armament. Tools & Equipment. Firearms Armament. Accessories Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Creation: Not earlier than 1863 Patent date. Use: Not earlier than 1863 - Not later than 1866 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 9487.6.1,2 |