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Rare US NY NAVAL YARD Shipped CIVIL WAR Colt M1861 FACTORY LETTERED, Early Gun Sent June 1862!
Guns International #: 101523706 Seller's Inventory #: 190253
Category: Colt Revolvers - Navy - Civil War Revolvers
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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
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Description:
Rare US NY NAVAL YARD Shipped CIVIL WAR Colt M1861
FACTORY LETTERED, Early Gun Sent June 1862!
Here we present an antique Colt 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver, made in 1862, early in the American Civil War. This is a rare example that letters as having gone with 99 others from the factory in Hartford to the United States Department of the Navy New York Naval Yard in June of that same year. From there it is highly likely that this was issued to an officer or put into a ship’s armory to use for boarding or repelling boarders.
The introduction of the 1861 Navy was simply an update to the very successful 1851 Navy, with the primary differences being the round barrel instead of octagonal, and the addition of the creeping style of loading lever. These updates made for a sleek package that very much resembled Colt’s crowning achievement, the 1860 Army. The 1861 Navy still retained its .36 caliber, making this the preferred firearm for many not wanting to step up to a .44 like the Army, while still sharing most of its dimensions.
The Colt 1861 Navy was formally adopted by the Union government and was used by both the Army and the Navy. Many of those sold to the military were never martially inspected or marked. Of course, there was a healthy commercial market for these during the war, and many soldiers privately purchased these revolvers as well. In a slightly smaller and lighter package than its 1860 Army big brother, many soldiers and cavalry preferred the Navy in .36 caliber.
This revolver comes in an ancient leather flap holster that fits the gun like a glove.
The overall condition is good. The bore is dark. The action (hammer/trigger) remain strong, though the cylinder does not revolve reliably. Fits in the holster well and can be removed smoothly. This is history and it is yours to preserve!
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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$4200
#190253
SOLD
Antique: Yes