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Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Percussion Revolver c1853

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,950.00 - 2,800.00 USD
Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Percussion Revolver c1853
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Colt 1851 Navy revolver with low serial number 30447 indicating a production date of 1853. This example is the 1851 Third Model with the attractive small trigger guard. The barrel assembly, frame, brass trigger guard and back strap show this matching number. This original condition Pre-Civil War Colt 1851 Six Shot .36 Caliber Navy Revolver shows no signs of cleaning or repairs, all markings are legible including the early style stamping on the original 7 ½” octagon barrel “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY” and “COLTS PATENT” on the left side of the frame. It has attractive uncleaned and unpolished mellow brass grip straps and trigger. This example shows fine mechanics and lovely high grade one-piece walnut grips with tight, correct fit. The Model 1851 was a classic sidearm of the Pre-Civil War Frontier, California gold seekers, and later in the Civil War and post Civil War Old West. Wild Bill Hickock was carrying a pair of Colt 1851 Navy revolvers when he was gunned down in Deadwood. Most of this model Colt saw extensive service. With an attractive dark aged patina appearance, this is a fine example of Colt’s most famous and popular early model revolver that has both Civil War and Old West history. Unaltered and uncleaned, it would be at home in any firearm, Civil War or Western collection. It would be very difficult to find an earlier example! Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Percussion Revolver. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Matt