I just found this one and it left me scratching my head. What is the revolver he is holding?View attachment 784982
Yes, it is very blotchy.
It is a daguerreotype or a tintype, which always shows a reverse image of the actual scene. How many southpaws were there? I suspect not many. It is a Colt 1851 Navy and you can see the right side recoil shield in the photo.
Just something to think about when viewing ACW era photos.
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Ever seen an 1800's left-handed Winchester?
Jim
Yes, it is very blotchy.
It is a daguerreotype or a tintype, which always shows a reverse image of the actual scene. How many southpaws were there? I suspect not many. It is a Colt 1851 Navy and you can see the right side recoil shield in the photo.
Just something to think about when viewing ACW era photos.
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Ever seen an 1800's left-handed Winchester?
Jim
Agreed!There have been too many Rebs portrayed. How about some defenders of the Union?
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(I am guessing that the revolver in the 2nd photo is a photographer's prop.)
The original "New York" reload.I thought this one was very interesting.
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