(A) PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY FOURTH MODEL

This revolver was presented to "William Everdell Jr col. 23rd reg.t N.G.S.N.Y. from his friend Jesse L. Cuiman" Further research will probably reveal more information on this pair of gentlemen. This revolver is a fairly standard fourth model of manufactured around the time of the Battle of Gettysburg. Features include: All full or partial patching serial numbers on frame, barrel, trigger-guard, backstrap, cylinder pin, cylinder, loading lever, and wedge. The octagon barrel has New York address, large round brass trigger guard, brass backstrap, and naval cylinder seem which remains at approximately 75% and sports one piece varnished walnut grips. There are no military inspector stamps. CONDITION: Metal is basically soft brown smooth patina with razor sharp legends traces of plating trigger guard. The right grip has piece missing at toe. Has a fine bore and tight action. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 137472 CORRECTION: Photos updated.