![]() It became very popular in North America at the time of Western expansion. As the factory designation implied, the Navy revolver was suitably sized for carrying in a belt holster. 31 caliber Colt Pocket Percussion Revolvers, that evolved from the earlier Baby Dragoon, and, like them, is a mechanically improved and simplified descendant of the 1836 Paterson revolver. 44 Walker Colt revolvers of 1847, which, given their size and weight, were generally carried in saddle holsters. 36 caliber Navy revolver was much lighter than the contemporary Colt Dragoon Revolvers developed from the. ![]() Fully cleaned, ready to cherish and display! Examples like this do not come along very often at all! The revolver not only looks good but it is in tight fully functional condition, though as with any gun this age, it can be finicky. N. over the Government Inspector's Initials of J. on the frame under the cylinder. The underside of the grip frame is clearly stamped U. It also has the usual COLTS / PATENT / U.S. Top of the barrel still has the original Colt markings clearly visible, though they are printed in the opposite direction on the barrel than usual: The original "Naval Engagement Scene" on the cylinder is worn off due to service. This indicates production in 1856, according to Colt firearms records. The revolver still bears its matching serial numbers 59179 on all parts including barrel, frame, grip, trigger guard and cylinder, though unfortunately they are a bit worn, and can be hard to see. There are also certain markings which are different, further indicating that this is indeed a Navy Contract colt. Aside from markings, these had several differences from the standard production, the most noticeable being that the grip frame and and trigger guard are made of steel, not the usual brass seen. This very nice example is in good condition, and is a rare "U.S. It remained in production until 1873, when revolvers using fixed metallic cartridges came into widespread use. Colt first called this Revolver Ranger model but the designation Navy quickly took over. 36 cal), later known as the Colt 1851 Navy or Navy Revolver, is a cap and ball revolver that was designed by Samuel Colt between 18. The Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber (i.e. 36 caliber was widely used by both sides in the U.S. The Colt Navy Model 1851 Percussion Revolver in.
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