COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER

SERIAL NUMBER: 149841, BARREL: 6" . CALIBER .36. MFG: 1863. One of Colt's most successful arms, the 1851 was a popular sidearm during the Civil War and the Old West. Serial numbers match on the bottom of the revolver, cylinder and wedge. The loading lever is numbered 9841. Revolver has brass trigger guard and back strap, one piece walnut grips and octagon barrel. Single line New York barrel address. CONDITION. Good. Mostly smooth metal with an even gray patina. Good legends. The barrel has been period shortened to 6" .Traces of cylinder scene. Action works and locks up tight. . The walnut grips have heavy wear from use and are shy at the toe of right side. The bore has frosting. ANTIQUE