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1851 Colt Navy Revolver
Guns International #: 103589346 Seller's Inventory #: 290
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Colt Pistols - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: keepperd
Member Since: 7/2/12
First Name: Douglas
Last Name: Keepper
State: Texas
Country: United States
Phone: (210) 896-4904
Number of Active Listings: 4
Total Number of Listings: 244
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Certified Check or Money Order
Description:
SOLD! COLT NAVY. Description: This is for a Colt Model 1851 Navy, manufactured in 1861, and chambered for .36 caliber with good action and indexing. This is a well-preserved Civil War–era Colt with authentic antique character, graded NRA Antique Good to Very Good.
Barrel
* Original 7.5-inch octagonal barrel.
* Exterior shows a handsome brown patina with areas of finish loss, as expected for a revolver of this age.
* Scattered, very light pitting present on the barrel exterior.
* The address line on the barrel top remains clear and fully legible.
* Bore is semi-dull with visible rifling and some rusting throughout.
Cylinder
* Cylinder displays a brown patina with finish loss and moderate exterior pitting.
* The iconic naval engagement scene is no longer visible, but the serial number remains intact and readable.
* Cylinder bores are semi-bright with some rusting.
Frame & Other Metal
* Frame shows a mixed patina with finish loss, along with scattered light to moderate pitting.
* All serial numbers match, confirming this is an original, unmixed example.
Trigger Guard & Grip Frame
* Both components retain their original brass finish, now slightly dulled but still very attractive with no major damage.
Overall Condition
This is a very respectable, fully matched, Civil War–period Colt 1851 Navy, showing honest age and patina throughout while retaining strong markings and solid antique character. It grades NRA Antique: Good to Very Good.
A fine piece for collectors of early Colt percussion revolvers or Civil War–era firearms
Shipping $35 USPS PRIORITY
Price: $1,950.00
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .36
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Navy