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**SOLD**12/6**MINT BORE**ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING CYLINDER**AMERICAN CIVIL WAR**Cased 1862 Early 3rd Type Colt New York Model 1851 Navy .36 Calibre, Cap And Ball, Single Action, Percussion, 6 Shot Revolver & Accessories. Sn 22643:1 - 22643:1 The Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Calibre (i.e. .36 calibre), later known as the Colt 1851 Navy or Navy Revolver, is a single action, cap and ball revolver. It was designed by Samuel Colt between 1847 and 1850. It remained in production until 1873. Famous 'Navy', users included Wild Bill Hickok, John Henry "Doc" Holliday, Ned Kelly, and Robert E. Lee. 3rd Type 1851 Navy revolvers had small steel or brass rounded trigger guards as opposed to early types which had straight back guards. Later 3rd types had slightly larger rounded trigger guards (see page 118 of Colt Firearms by Serven). This original, Colt New York, 3rd type Model 1851 Navy revolver is in very good condition with even patina throughout. It has original walnut grip, a 7 ½” octagonal barrel and measures 13 ½” overall length. The bore is near mint clean and bright with crisp rifling. The cylinder is stamped ‘Colt’s Patent’ & numbered ‘1248’. It has matching serial numbers ‘11248’ stamped on its frame, barrel block, trigger guard and butt of the brass grip frame which dates it’s production to 1862. The brass grip frame retains some of its original factory nickel plating. The cylinder has the correct Naval battle scene. The grip frame has the early 3rd type small brass trigger guard. The grip frame has ‘B’ factory inspector’s mark. The top of the barrel is marked ' Address SamL Colt New York City’. It has a captive lever ram rod, small brass post fore sight and ‘v’ notch hammer rear sight. The weapon cocks and dry fires crisply. The pistol is contained in its later wooden case with hinged lid. The inside of the lid has a reproduction ‘Reilly London’ trade label. The case has a clasp fastener and it is lined with felt. The interior has compartments which snugly fit the weapon with additional compartments for accessories. The accessory compartments contain a copper & brass black powder flask, an empty ‘Union Cartridge Co’ labelled percussion cap tin, a quantity of moulded lead bullets and 3 reproduction empty Colt cartridge boxes. The price for this cased Colt Navy made during the American Civil war includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap and ball revolver, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22643:1
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