| Name | Street | Town | State | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Brothers | Columbia | Texas | 1862 | 1864 |
| Patent | Date | Remarks |
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| Contract | for |
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| Product |
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J.H., G.P., and D.E. Dance began production of percussions revolvers for
the Confederate States of America in Columbia, Texas, in mid 1862, moving
to Anderson, Texas, in early 1864. Approximately production did not exceed 350 pistols. Most of these were in the "Army" (.44 caliber) size. A limited number of "Navy" (.36 caliber) were also manufactured. No. 51 of these Navy's belonged to Charles Hiss, Corporal in Company H of Brown's Texas Cavalry. Several of Dance Brothers workers were members of Browns 35th Texas Cavalry. James Henry Dance was one of their officers. .36 cal., right side .44 cal., right side Other one in .44 caliber in best condition right side top side number on left side cylinder left side cylinder right side Nearly all are distinguished by the absence of a "recoil shield" on the frame behind the cylinders. |
