{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-colt-1851-navy-36cal-percussion-revolver-made-in-1861-serial-no-100964","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Colt 1851 Navy .36cal Percussion Revolver made in 1861 - Serial No 100964","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Colt Navy Model 1851 Percussion Revolver in .36 caliber was widely used by both sides in the U.S. Civil War. The Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber (i.e., .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 1847 and 1850. Colt first called this Revolver Ranger model, but the designation Navy quickly took over. It remained in production until 1873, when revolvers using fixed metallic cartridges came into widespread use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very nice example features a standard 7 1\/2\" barrel and mostly matching serial number \u003cstrong\u003e100964\u003c\/strong\u003e on many parts including the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and cylinder! The loading rammer and cylinder arbor pin have shortened matching serial number \u003cstrong\u003e0964\u003c\/strong\u003e. The barrel wedge is is an unmatched arsenal replacement (\u003cstrong\u003e7243\u003c\/strong\u003e), while the steel grip has no serial number. Colt records indicate that this revolver was produced in \u003cstrong\u003e1861\u003c\/strong\u003e, right during the beginning of the Civil War, and it doubtless saw service during the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cylinder \"Naval Engagement Scene\" is unfortunately completely worn away, as is the \"Colt's Patent\" marking on the cylinder. However, the top of the barrel still has the full original Colt address marking:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e- ADDRESS. SAML COLT HARTFORD CT. -\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver looks to have seen some service during the war, and some degree of exposure to the elements, as there are areas of light past pitting on the exterior. In places it almost looks like the revolver was entirely plated at one point due to the oxidation patterns. The \u003cstrong\u003eCOLTS PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e marking is still visible on the left side of the frame, and the trigger guard still has almost all of the original nickel plating! The grip frame itself looks to have been replaced by a steel example, definitely more sturdy than the stock brass. Definitely some interesting features to note!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a partly bright finish. There is some fouling and oxidation in the grooves. The revolver cycles correctly, with good indexing and cylinder lock up, though it can stick a bit at times. The grip scales are in very good condition, with a lovely oiled finish and color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example of a Civil War issued Colt Percussion revolver, most attractive and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of the 1851 Navy Colt Pistol:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe .36 caliber Navy revolver was much lighter than the contemporary Colt Dragoon Revolvers developed from the .44 Walker Colt revolvers of 1847, which, given their size and weight, were generally carried in saddle holsters. It is an enlarged version of the .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. As the factory designation implied, the Navy revolver was suitably sized for carrying in a belt holster. It became very popular in North America at the time of Western expansion. Colt's aggressive promotions distributed the Navy and his other revolvers across Europe, Asia, and Africa. As with many other Colt revolvers, it has a six-round cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cylinder of this revolver is engraved with a scene of the victory of the Second Texas Navy at the Battle of Campeche on May 16, 1843. The Texas Navy had purchased the earlier Colt Paterson Revolver, but this was Colt's first major success in the gun trade; the naval theme of the engraved cylinder of the Colt 1851 Navy revolver was Colt's gesture of appreciation. The engraving was provided by Waterman Ormsby. Despite the \"Navy\" designation, the revolver was chiefly purchased by civilians and military land forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe .36 caliber (.375-.380 inch) round lead ball weighs 80 grains and, at a velocity of 1,000 feet per second, is comparable to the modern .380 pistol cartridge in power. Loads consist of loose powder and ball or bullet, metallic foil cartridges (early), and combustible paper cartridges (Civil War era), all combinations being ignited by a fulminate percussion cap applied to the nipples at the rear of the chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamous \"Navy\" users included Wild Bill Hickok, John Henry \"Doc\" Holliday, Richard Francis Burton, Ned Kelly, Bully Hayes, Richard H. Barter, Robert E. Lee, Nathan B. Forrest, John O'Neill, Frank Gardiner, Quantrill's Raiders, John Coffee \"Jack\" Hays, \"Bigfoot\" Wallace, Ben McCulloch, Addison Gillespie, John \"Rip\" Ford, \"Sul\" Ross and most Texas Rangers prior to the Civil War and (fictionally) Rooster Cogburn. Use continued long after more modern cartridge revolvers were introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1861\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .36cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 7 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 13 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 6 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39614985404485,"sku":"ONSV9790","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV9790__01.jpg?v=1636766690","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-colt-1851-navy-36cal-percussion-revolver-made-in-1861-serial-no-100964","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}