Here is what is listed in the book “An Introduction to Civil War Small Arms” by Earl J. Conates and Dean S. Thomas. This book is where I also got the picture that I posted.

The Savage “Navy” revolver was one of the most distinctive looking revolvers to see service in the war. The appearance was dominated by an unusually large trigger guard containing two “triggers”. One trigger terminated in the finger-sized ring. This was actually a lever which, when pulled, both rotated the cylinder and cocked the hammer.

About 12,000 Savage revolvers were purchased by the Federal government during the war. The majority of these were issued to cavalry in the western theater of war. Many Savage revolvers were privately purchased and smuggled south. The arm was often seen in the hands of Confederate cavalry serving east of the Allegheny Mountains.

The Savage “Navy” was a single-action, six-shot, percussion revolver. Because of its odd construction, the arm was not well balanced and was therefore difficult to aim. Union officers purchased a few Savage revolvers, but they were not a popular weapon.

Length: 14.25”
Weight: 3lbs., 7oz.
Caliber: .36

Brian Wiswell