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Civil War Colt 1851 .36 Cal Octagon Navy Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 3,200.00 USD
Civil War Colt 1851 .36 Cal Octagon Navy Revolver
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You are bidding on a fine example of a Civil War Colt 1851 .36 Caliber Octagon Navy Revolver. The Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber, later known as the Colt 1851 Navy or Navy Revolver, is a cap and ball revolver that was designed by Samuel Colt between 1847 and 1850. Colt first called this Revolver Ranger model; but the designation Navy quickly took over. After the Civil War revolvers using fixed metallic cartridges came into widespread use. The Colt Navy remained in production until 1873, being replaced in the Colt line with what would become one of the manufacturer's most famous handguns, the Colt Single Action Army. This outstanding example of Colt’s most famous and popular model revolver shows no signs of cleaning or repairs, all markings are sharp and clear including the barrel stamping “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK U.S.AMERICA” and “COLTS PATENT” on the left side of the frame. Also has the correct “36 CAL” stamping on the left side of the trigger guard. Lovely uncleaned and unpolished mellow brass grip straps and trigger guard, wonderful aged blue barrel and cylinder with fine roll engraved cylinder scene depicting a battle between the Texas Navy and Mexico. Excellent screws and mechanics. A classic sidearm of the Civil War and later in the Old West. Wild Bill Hickock was carrying a pair of Colt Navy revolvers when he was gunned down in Deadwood, South Dakota on August 2, 1876. This is a superior example in every way that has both Civil War and Old West history. This revolver was manufactured in 1863. Antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial number is 172650.