This video delves into the history and specifics of the Shawk & McLanahan revolvers, a rare, low-production firearm from the Civil War era. It highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of Abel Shawk, his partnership with J.K. McLanahan, and the involvement of German immigrant gunsmith William Tegethoff. The description details Shawk's innovative rifling machine and his sourcing of tools from Charles Rigdon, who later contributed to Confederate arms manufacturing. Despite the assumption of Confederate ties, these revolvers were not. Only about 45-50 were produced, with surviving examples showing unique variations, indicating an unperfected final model. The video also mentions a specific example presented to a Confederate officer with a metal holster.
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