Presented here is a pre-wartime specimen of an original Colt 1851 Navy 3^rd Model Revolver in good condition. One of the most popular pistols ever produced by Samuel Colt’s firm in Hartford, Connecticut was Colt’s Navy model, a premier medium caliber handgun. Colt designated the term ‘Navy’ to imply the caliber (.36) of the weapon, as he did with its later and heavier companion the Colt Model 1860 Army of .44 caliber.

Manufactured in the 3^rd quarter of 1852, this complete and hard-used Model 1851 Navy revolver bears serial number #17192 and is an example of a much carried personal sidearm used before and during the American Civil War. As a six-shot, .36 caliber, cap and ball percussion revolver, this specimen was one of over 215,000 such sidearm made. Revolver features an un-rebated cylinder mated to a 7½” long octagonal barrel. Barrel edges are not sharp and are worn down some, as is the muzzle rim. Sidearm boasts all matching serial numbers including the cylinder and loading lever but the wedge is a modern replacement. Sidearm exhibits good mechanics.

The engraved naval engagement scene on the cylinder between the Republic of Texas Navy and the Mexican Navy is still clear with slight loss but easily visible. All six nipples are in intact and the cylinder safety pins are all hammered down. Cylinder exhibits a dark gray surface with areas of dark rust pitting and oxidation prevalent. No original colors remain on the three-screw frame which features a small but clear “COLTS / PATENT” stamping on the left side. Frame screws are original and slightly buggered. The worn and smooth-edged octagonal barrel with attached loading lever exhibits no traces of the original bluing and instead wears a dark mottled surface of rust oxidation. Barrel address marking “ADDRESS SAM’L COLT NEW-YORK CITY” is strong and clear. All metal on the revolver wears a semi-dusky gray sheen. Shows light abrasion marks. Smooth surfaced, unvarnished grips are of one-piece walnut and are in good overall condition with no cartouches. No silver wash on the small rounded brass trigger guard.

Here is an early production Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver at a very reasonable price for your display.

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