This is a good example of an original Colt 1851, Third Model, Civilian, .36 caliber Navy Revolver. This one was manufactured in early 1851, and it bears the serial number "4370"; the first official year of production!  All serial numbers match including the wedge. The iron components have a dark patina, but it is this compiler's belief that at one time cold gun blue MAY have been whipped on the surface to enhance the patination. This six-shot revolver features an un-rebated cylinder with a 7½ inch long barrel. The barrel has no original factory blue and otherwise has blue black color overall. The barrel is stamped on the top flat " ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY". Little original case color remains on the three-screw frame but this like the barrel is a blue-black color. It is stamped on the left side "COLTS PATENT". The cock has consistent color. The revolver has excellent mechanics. The screw above the wedge is a modern replacement as is the rear screw on the frame. The rolled (engraved) naval engagement scene of the Republic of Texas Navy and the Mexican Navy on the cylinder is decent. All nipples are good. The cylinder itself is that blue black color. The loading lever is in this same finish. There is some fine pitting on surfaces but no active rust on the revolver. The brass backstrap and trigger assembly have 5% of the original silver plating. It is evident that the bow of the trigger was hit by something or the revolver was dropped; as a result of this there are cracks and abrasions at both ends. The bow remains stable with no danger of collapse. Also, this errant blow caused a hairline crack on the left-side center bottom of the iron frame that extends into the bottom frame screw mortise. The one-piece grip, slightly shrunken, fits perfectly and has varnish on it but this has worn smoothly and uniformly. This is a nice-looking revolver made in 1851 the first year of production. A plethora exactly like this ended up in the South prior to the Civil War.  [pe][ph:L]

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