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FLAYDERMAN & R.L. WILSON Lettered ULTRA RARE COLT M1851 NAVY 6-Inch Barrel Less than FIVE TOTAL KNOWN w/ 6” BARREL
Guns International #: 102657247 Seller's Inventory #: 233949
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
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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:
FLAYDERMAN & R.L. WILSON Lettered ULTRA RARE COLT M1851 NAVY 6-Inch Barrel
Less than FIVE TOTAL KNOWN w/ 6” BARREL
Here we present an Extremely Rare Antique Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver with a 6 inch barrel, made three years prior to the start of the American Civil War in 1858 in Hartford, Connecticut. Possibly less than five of these were produced with a 6 inch barrel. This example includes letters from Norm Flayderman and R.L. Wilson in which Wilson states, “After more than 60 years as a collector and student of American firearms, the number of Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers I have seen or know of with the 6 inch barrel is so few that they could be counted on the fingers of one hand.” And that this revolver, serial number 89272,”…is among the most rare of all percussion firearms from the genius of Colonel Samuel Colt.”
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 carried by Confederate General Robert E. Lee and was a favorite of “Doc” Holliday and “Wild Bill” Hickok, who carried two of these most famously in his red sash. The Colt Model 1851 Navy, first known as the “Ranger Model” and also known as the “Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber”, was designed between 1847 and 1850, manufactured from 1850 until 1873, and was the second most popular Colt percussion revolver after only the Model 1849 Pocket.
Though its name implies maritime use, most Navy revolvers primarily saw use on dry land, including in the Old West, which truly, the Colt 1851 Navy revolver ushered in the era of the gunfighter. Among the many guns that were used on the western frontier, none was more popular in its day than the Colt percussion revolver designated the 1851 Navy. This single action revolver weighed in at roughly 42 ounces. Prior to the Navy's introduction, hand gunners had to make do with the Colt Walker and Dragoon revolvers, both of which weighed over four pounds. These big guns were best suited for carry in pommel holsters on the saddle. The Colt Navy was the first popular single-action revolver that could be worn comfortably on the belt. Prior to the beginning of the Civil War, the state of Missouri was a hotbed of trouble that often broke out in shooting fights. Bill Anderson, Jesse and Frank James, and the Youngers all cut their teeth on this border trouble and were ready to go when leaders like William Quantrill enlisted them in his guerilla band during the war. The boys from Missouri became quite proficient with their six-guns and generally carried a brace of Dragoons on their saddle pommels and a brace of Navy revolvers on their hip.
The overall condition is good. Patina throughout. Battle of Campeche cylinder scene is still mostly visible. The action is strong though the bolt is out of time in half cock and needs adjustment. The bore is in very good condition, bright with strong rifling. The grip shows much use and some possibly of ivory inlays: an arrow on the bottom of the left side and diamonds on the right. There is a small heart carved on the left side at the top and the initials “P.H.” have been inscribed into the bottom. Numbers match throughout.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 6 inches.
Caliber: .36 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$6850
#233949
Price: $6,850.00
Antique: Yes