Guns International #: 102874215
Seller's Inventory #: 344668
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Guns International #: 102874215
Category - Antique Pistols - Percussion
- Civil War Pistols
U.S. Marked Colt Model 1851 "Army" Navy Percussion Revolver
Description: ANTIQUE - U.S. Marked Colt Model 1851 "Army" Navy Percussion Revolver sn 61444 - All matching including the wedge.. minoe wear at toe of grips.. Manufactured in 1856. The Colt "Army/Navy" revolvers were manufactured between 1855 and 1859 and fall within the 42,000-80,000 serial number range. The initial issue of the "Army/Navy" revolvers was to the 1st and 2nd Cavalry regiments which were organized in 1855. The "Army/Navy" revolvers were first used on the Texas frontier and subsequently saw wide service with federal cavalry regiments during the Civil War. .Features a brass cone front sight, "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY-" on the top of the barrel, as well as inspector "A" on barrel.. "COLTS/PATENT/U.S." marked frame, standard navy battle cylinder scene, small single-letter sub-inspection marks, oval script "LCA" (Lucius C. Allin) and "R.H.K.W." (Robert Henry Kirkwood Whiteley) cartouches stamped on the grip. This revolver has the Third Model Navy features which include: (1) small rounded trigger guard, (2) loading lever screws that enter from the left side, (3) beveled loading cut-out in the barrel lug and (4) recoil shield with no capping channel. This revolver falls within the serial number range of the 18,250 Model 1851 Navy revolvers purchased by the Ordnance Department for the Army These Army/Navy revolvers had a subdued military blue finish on the barrel and cylinder, casehardened hammer, frame and loading lever, and brass trigger guard and back strap. The one-piece walnut grips had a oil finish.. This revolver has the standard Army/Navy finish with single letter Ordnance sub-inspection marks on the barrel, cylinder, trigger guard, back strap, and grips. "U.S." is stamped in small letters on the left side of the frame beneath the two-line "COLTS/PATENT" marking. Ask questions .. see photos Shipping in USA included.. Price: $9,500.00 Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Colt Model: Army/Navy Serial Number: 61444 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102874215
Seller's Inventory #: 344668
Guns International #: 102874215
Seller's Inventory #: 344668