A classic Colt Model 1851 Navy in untouched condition and all matching numbers (144,621) was made in early 1863. It has a pleasing dark mellow patina and while it shows smooth even wear there is no pitting to speak of. The octagonal barrel is 7.5” long with the top flat is strongly marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The bore is clean with strong rifling. The loading lever matches operates and locks securely under the barrel. Some of the rolled cylinder scene remains, along with the cylinder patent and serial number stamps. On the left side, “COLT’S PATENT” is stamped into the frame, as is “36 CAL” on the brass trigger guard. All brass frame furniture has a mellow hue. The walnut grips show wear but are still rich in color. The left side grip has a chip of wood missing and the bottom of the grip and the right has a small chip out at the top. The brass and the grip at bottom strap show many abrasions and knocks so typical of a field carried revolver.

With the revolver is its original Southern made "Slim Jim" dark brown leather holster. This one holds the pistol with the butt to the rear and has a single 1-inch belt loop mounted on the reverse that is secured by rivets top and bottom. The holster flap extends down 5 inches and was held in place by a leather toggle which is now missing as is the oval leather inset end at the holster's bottom. The finish is very good with some crinkling but only minor abrasion or finish loss throughout. The holster shows impressions that indicate this revolver has been in this dedicated holster forever.  [pe] [ph:L]

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