![]() It became very popular in North America at the time of Western expansion. As the factory designation implied, the Navy revolver was suitably sized for carrying in a belt holster. 31 caliber Colt Pocket Percussion Revolvers, that evolved from the earlier Baby Dragoon, and, like them, is a mechanically improved and simplified descendant of the 1836 Paterson revolver. 44 Walker Colt revolvers of 1847, which, given their size and weight, were generally carried in saddle holsters. 36 caliber Navy revolver was much lighter than the contemporary Colt Dragoon Revolvers developed from the. This gun has been inside the holster a long time, which is exactly how we found it.ĭating from the the Civil War in this Navy Revolver is still in tight working condition and retains it’s matching numbers but what actual part it played in the war we shall never know. If you are in the market for a Colt 1851 Navy, this is a wonderful option.Īlso included is an original vintage military style holster, shows wear and minor damage but still very sturdy. Much original finish is present and the revolver is very nice overall condition, the wood grips are solid with traces of original varnish, action is tight, very tight barrel/frame lockup, excellent mechanics and everything functions perfectly. ![]() AMERICAīeing produced in wartime it is safe to say this revolver saw use. This very nice example features a 7½ barrel and all matching serial numbers of 169077 indicating manufacture in 1863 and bears the bears on the top of the barrel:ĪDDRESS COL SAM L COLT NEW YORK U.S. It remained in production until 1873, when revolvers using fixed metallic cartridges came into widespread use. Colt first called this Revolver Ranger model but the designation Navy quickly took over. 36 cal), later known as the Colt 1851 Navy or Navy Revolver, is a cap and ball revolver that was designed by Samuel Colt between 18. The Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber (i.e. ![]() 36 caliber was widely used by both sides in the U.S. This Colt Navy Model 1851 Percussion Revolver in. ![]()
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