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COLT M1861 NAVY REVOLVER

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Here is an uncommonly-seen, original Model 1861 Colt Navy Revolver - the successor to the ever-popular 1851 Colt Navy Revolver.  One of only some 39,000 such sidearms ever produced by Samuel Colt’s firm, the .36 caliber Model 1861 Navy was the streamlined version of the Colt M1851 Navy, a premier medium caliber handgun. Sam Colt designated the term ‘Navy’ to imply the caliber (.36) of the weapon.  The ‘1861 Navy’ is considered by many to be the most balanced and attractive of all the Colt percussion handguns made.

This example is numbered “3387” and was manufactured in 1861 - according to Colt’s records.  All stamped parts match (barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard and backstrap), save for the wedge pin, which has no serialized stamping.  A sub-inspection stamp on the right of the trigger guard reads “L” and the opposite side is stamped “.36 CAL”.

The pistol finish is bright – the result of heavy cleaning.  Shallow horizontal streaks in the metal surface are noted.  The Colt’s Patent stamp has been cleaned away (reading “Colt’s”), as has the cylinder engraving (serial remains).  A partial manufacturer’s stamp is visible on the top of the barrel (see photos). The grips are in nice condition, save for a small piece of missing material on the left panel where it meets the frame.  Likewise, there is a miniscule amount of overhang where the brass parts meet the frame (likely from aggressive cleaning of the frame plates).

Mechanically, the pistol is in perfect working order; timing is good, lockup is tight, and the cylinder safety notches are pronounced and intact.  The bore retains deep rifling, with very light surface pitting.  Barrel measures 7.5”.

Overall, a handsome example of a more uncommon Civil War service pistol.  [cm][ph:L]

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