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Antique COLT “London” 1851 NAVY & 4Screw 1860 ARMY
Guns International #: 101157643 Seller's Inventory #: 7349
Category: Colt Revolvers - Navy - Colt Revolvers - Army
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique COLT “London” 1851 NAVY & 4Screw 1860 ARMY
Two SCARCE Colts in Fitted Case!
Here we present a set of Cased Antique Colt Military Revolvers, an 1851 Navy Revolver, made in London, England in 1854, and an 1860 Army with the earlier 4-Screw Frame, manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut 1862.
The Model 1860 was the single most used pistol of the American Civil War. Over 200,000 were made from 1860 to 1873, and 156,000 were made by the end of the war in 1865. The 1860 Army was Samuel Colt’s finest achievement to that point, having finally developed a large caliber revolver that weighed about 2 lbs. 10 oz. to the famous Dragoon’s 4 lbs. 4 oz., and was adopted en masse by the U.S. government with huge contracts. The revolver was well balanced in hand but had a long enough barrel to be effective when utilized as a carbine with the attachable shoulder stock. This revolver represented unprecedented firepower from a handgun in the field at the time and was especially suited to Cavalry. The Confederacy, lacking in manufacturing capabilities though they were, managed to produce limited numbers of copies, and battlefield pickups of the 1860 Army were highly coveted. The 1860 Army went on to serve the U.S. military even after the Civil War and into the Indian Wars, until production of Colt’s 1873 Single Action Army created new waves in the revolver market, and again achieved great success in the military and commercial markets.
This one is the early 4-screw frame variety which was the method for attaching a separate shoulder stock until another simpler method was adopted. Single letter government inspection marks throughout.
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 a favorite of “Wild Bill” Hickok, who carried two of these most famously in his red sash.
This 1851 Navy was made in London during the brief years when there was a Colt factory there. This one bears British proof marks on the barrel and each chamber of the cylinder. Grip strap is steel. The Battle of Campeche cylinder scene reflects a naval battle during the Texas War of Independence from Mexico.
Both of these famous Colt revolvers come in a custom fitted case with the full accompaniment of accoutrements to include a powder flask, bullet mold for each caliber .44 & .36, a nipple wrench, projectiles, oiler bottle, percussion cap tins, and cast lead projectiles. This will be an instant infusion of desirable models into any collection and would serve well as a talking piece on a desk or in a library.
The overall condition of the Model 1860 Army is good. The metal surfaces bear a light patina. The markings are legible. The cylinder scene has worn away. The walnut grips are in great shape. The bore is in very good condition with strong rifling. The action on this revolver is excellent.
The overall condition of the Model 1851 Navy is very good. The metal surfaces bear an even gray patina. The markings are clear and legible. Cylinder scene is visible. The walnut grips are in good shape. The bore is in very good shape with nice rifling. The action on this revolver is excellent.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 7-1/2 & 8 inches.
Caliber: .36 & .44 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$6575
#7349
SOLD
Antique: Yes