Original U.S. Civil War Whitney 2nd Model 3rd Type .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel - Serial 14597 Category_Receiver Top Cover definitely a top level private

definitely a top level private purchase item

but this example has a collar

On 20 June

The catch assembly holds the shutter in either the open or closed position while an additional spring stud retains the shutter in the receiver unless it must be removed for cleaning or maintenance

Original U.S. Civil War Whitney 2nd Model 3rd Type .31cal Pocket Percussion Revolver with 4" Barrel - Serial 14597 Category_Receiver Top Cover definitely a top level privateOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here is a very nice service used . 31 caliber percussion revolver with a fluted five shot cylinder made by the famous Eli Whitney company in New Haven, Connecticut. Designated the Whitney Pocket Model Revolver, this type revolver is a 31 caliber sidearm of which a total of 32,500 such handguns were produced at the Whitneyville Armory manufacturing center in the Whitneyville section of New Haven, Connecticut from 1859