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POTD: Butterfield Army Revolver - The Contract That Never Was

Summary by alloutdoor.com
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! This rare Butterfield Army Model represents one of those fascinating Civil War-era firearms that almost made history but fell short. Produced in Philadelphia during 1862 by Jesse Butterfield, these revolvers were manufactured in anticipation of a government contract that never materialized. What makes the Butterfield unique is its unusual disc priming system. Rather than using standard percussion caps, it fea…
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alloutdoor.com broke the news in on Friday, May 9, 2025.
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