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Category - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Antique Revolvers - Percussion

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Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion
Antique Revolvers - Percussion

c1867 Antique COLT Model 1851 NAVY Revolver .36 Cal WILD WEST Primitive Art With Interesting Secondary Cylinder Scene

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c1867 Antique COLT Model 1851 NAVY Revolver .36 Cal WILD WEST Primitive Art

With Interesting Secondary Cylinder Scene

Here we present an antique Colt 1851 Navy Revolver, made in 1867 in Hartford, Connecticut. The 1851 Navy was one of Colt’s most famous and successful lines, reaching a production total of 257,348 from 1850 to 1873 (right up to the time of SAA production) from both Hartford and London factories. From Hartford alone, 185,000 were made by the end of the American Civil War. Many of these saw service during the conflict on both sides. There were some military purchases and lots of private purchases by soldiers going off to war. In addition, the Model 1851 was carried by Confederate General Robert E. Lee and was a favorite of “Doc” Holliday and “Wild Bill” Hickok, who carried two of these most famously in his red sash.

The Colt Model 1851 Navy, first known as the “Ranger Model” and also known as the “Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber”, was designed between 1847 and 1850, manufactured from 1850 until 1873, and was the second most popular Colt percussion revolver after only the Model 1849 Pocket. Though its name implies maritime use, most Navy revolvers primarily saw use on dry land, including in the Old West, which truly, the Colt 1851 Navy revolver ushered in the era of the gunfighter. Among the many guns that were used on the western frontier, none was more popular in its day than the Colt percussion revolver designated the 1851 Navy. This single action revolver weighed in at roughly 42 ounces. Prior to the Navy's introduction, hand gunners had to make do with the Colt Walker and Dragoon revolvers, both of which weighed over four pounds. These big guns were best suited for carry in pommel holsters on the saddle.

The overall condition is very good. This one has an interesting secondary cylinder scene over the remnants of the original Battle of Campeche scene. This one features bold strokes to make the outlines of ships on the water—sort of a primitive piece of art! Some original blue finish remains, especially on the underside of the barrel with a gray patina throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is in great shape, bright with sharp rifling. The grip shows use and remains solid. Numbers match.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .36 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2400

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Antique: Yes