{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-colt-model-1851-navy-36cal-percussion-revolver-made-in-1863-serial-169963","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Colt Model 1851 Navy .36cal Percussion Revolver made in 1863 - Serial 169963","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 is marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e169963\u003c\/strong\u003e on the frame, grip frame, and trigger guard. The barrel wedge is marked with shortened number \u003cstrong\u003e9963\u003c\/strong\u003e, however the cylinder arbor pin marking is covered by a repair. Colt records indicate that this revolver was produced in \u003cstrong\u003e1863\u003c\/strong\u003e, right in the middle of the Civil War, so it almost certainly saw service during the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cylinder has number \u003cstrong\u003e9962\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped, and the barrel has no serial number, and is definitely not original to the revolver based on the fine condition it is in. This revolver definitely looks to have been returned to arsenal for servicing, and had the arbor pin repaired, the cylinder replaced, and an unissued barrel installed. These kinds of arsenal rebuilds were common, as it was definitely more cost effective to replace parts than to replace the entire gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most Civil War Colt revolvers we see, the cylinder \"Naval Engagement Scene\" is completely worn away, along with the date and patent markings on the cylinder. The top of the barrel still has the full Colt \"New York\" address marking:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e- ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY -\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original parts of the revolver definitely look to have seen service during the war, and there are areas of light rust peppering on the exterior. It does not look to have been refinished at any point, and the markings are still crisp. The \u003cstrong\u003eCOLTS PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e marking is still visible on the left side of the frame, and there is also the \u003cstrong\u003e36CAL\u003c\/strong\u003e marking still present on the left side of the trigger guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore looks pretty much unissued, so this revolver was most likely taken out of service shortly after the barrel was replaced. The revolver cycles correctly, with good indexing and cylinder lock up, and the mainspring is strong. The cap nipples are all intact an clear on the cylinder, showing only light wear from use. The grip scales are in very good condition, with a lovely oiled finish and color. They do show wear, with some small chunks missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example of a Civil War issued Colt Percussion revolver, arsenal repaired after the war. Most attractive and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1863\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .36cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 7 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 13 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 6 Shot Revolver\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\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40351740493893,"sku":"ONJR22MAX016","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22MAX016__01.jpg?v=1664574874","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-colt-model-1851-navy-36cal-percussion-revolver-made-in-1863-serial-169963","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}