Augusta Machine Works

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Augusta Machine Works   Augusta Georgia 1861 1864


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The company was also called Government Pistol Factory

Copied the 1851 Colt Navy. .36 Cal percussion with 8" barrel and 6-shot
cylinder. Unmarked except for serial number. 6 or 12 stop cylinder slots.

6 stops revolver, left side 6 stops revolver, right side

12 stops revolver, left side 12 stops revolver, right side

Serial no. 7, .36 caliber, 7 3/4 inch octagonal barrel with copper
blade front sight, serial no. 7 marking visible on top of loading lever lug,
cylinder with six stop slots, blued finish on steel parts,
with plain brass gripstraps. Blued, with plain brass gripstraps.
Oil-stained one-piece walnut grips. There were approximately only 100 produced.
left side right side