For sale is a Colt Model 1851 Navy single-action black powder revolver in .36 Cap & Ball. Serial number- 102865. This revolver is in good condition but please note that it has been refinished. The barrel, cylinder and some of the frame have been blued and the rest of the frame appears to have been nickel plated. It comes with a leather holster. The "Address Col. Sam L Colt New-York U.S. America" stamp is clear on the top of the barrel, The Colt Patent stamp is faded but visible on the left side of the frame, and all serials appear to match including the Cylinder, Barrel, Receiver, Frame, and the Loading Lever. The Model 1851 Navy was Colt’s most popular percussion revolver. Nearly a quarter-million of the iconic. 36 caliber six-shot model were produced between 1850 and 1873. The term "Navy" refers to the caliber of the revolver, not necessarily the branch of service. The.44 caliber revolvers are called "Army" and.36 caliber revolvers are called "Navy." The 1851 Navy was used by a number of famous soldiers and lawmen as well as infamous outlaws in American history.
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Barrel Length: 7.5
Bore condition: Good
Year Manufactured: 1861