Rating and value of the Savage Navy Civil War revolver

If you own a Savage 1861 navy revolver, and would like to know its value, and if you don't know, the period and model of your weapon, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your weapon, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your property, we will guide you towards the best possible device to obtain an optimal price.  

Rating and value of Savage revolvers   

Savage revolvers are sought-after items by collectors. However, price differences can be considerable, depending on the model and state of preservation. Nowadays, prices for these objects can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Buyers from all over the world are interested in the sale of certain rare pieces. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €780 to €2,480, for the moment, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these weapons. In 2019, the second Savage Navy percussion, six-shot, 36-caliber model sold for €2,480, while it was estimated at between €1,500 and €2,000.

Order of value ranging from a simple order to the most prestigious

A look back at the history of Savage revolvers

The Savage Navy revolver was designed in 1860 by Edward Savage and Henri North, and produced in Connecticut for just one year. Production runs to 20,000 units. The revolvers ordered at the end were used by the Confederates, opposing the American federal government during the American Civil War, in certain cavalry divisions in Texas, Virginia and Missouri. It was officially used by several volunteer cavalry regiments and by the 7th New York Cavalry. The Marines also used this weapon, but little compared to more powerful ones like the Colt pistols. Within a few years, it became a sought-after collector's weapon.

In 1859, the Savage Figure Eight had been marketed with less success. Yet it was the same system  the gun is made with two triggers, it works in double action. The second trigger activates the first, rotating the cylinder and pricking the hammer. It's a percussion system, but not the simplest or most conventional.                         

The success of Savage revolvers

Savage revolvers are successful at auction because they are a collectible weapon in demand. With 20,000 produced, some have obviously been lost to history. Buyers are therefore willing to pay a high price in order to own one.

Reasons to sell a Savage Navy at auction  

If you own a Savage revolver, and don't know how to sell it, auctions are one solution. Many collectors are looking for old models.

These objects are not just guns, but a historical witness to the scientific evolution of American gun design.

Knowing the value of a Savage revolver  

If you happen to own a Savage revolver, from any period, and would like to know its value, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your piece, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your property, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives to sell it at the best possible price, taking into account market inclinations.