COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER

Octagonal, rifled barrel, fore-sight, marking "ADDRESS COL. SAM.L COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA". Smooth, six-shot cylinder with remains of engraving portraying a naval battle. Frame marked "COLT'S / PATENT". In working order. Trigger-guard and brass grip, marking "36 CAL.", stamp "S", wooden grip scales in one piece. Serial number "156xxx".

USA, Third quarter of the 19th Century
length 35 cm.
Conditions: good