Guns International #: 103541002
Seller's Inventory #: 259345

Category - Civil War Revolvers - Colt Revolvers - Navy

Category
Civil War Revolvers
Colt Revolvers - Navy

ENGRAVED Antique CIVIL WAR Era COLT M1851 NAVY Cartridge Conversion Revolver Manufactured in 1858 with IVORY GRIPS & HOLSTER

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ENGRAVED Antique CIVIL WAR Era COLT M1851 NAVY Cartridge Conversion Revolver

Manufactured in 1858 with IVORY GRIPS & HOLSTER

Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique Engraved Colt Model 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver with a “Slim Jim” style Holster, made just three years prior to the start of the American Civil War in 1858 in Hartford, Connecticut. 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.

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.

Manufactured in 1858 and neatly engraved after it left the factory. It is equipped with ivory grips.

The overall condition is very good. Gray patina throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. Ivory grip is solid. Numbers match. The tooled leather holster is in fine condition.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .38 Centerfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$6050

#259345
 

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Antique: Yes