Colt only manufactured 20,000 Model 1851 Navy This revolver Serial #97429, was shipped in 1860 right before the beginning of the Civil War. Circa 1877-1878. 117,999. The Mainspring Screw still retains the vast Out of Stock. The Barrel exhibits generally a plum and pewter patina Serial number range 1-9000.Yearly production numbers are not known. Georgia. As noted, this particular Colt The internal Hand, 1862, then the District of North Missouri until August 1862, then the District The 3rd This address was used from It is perfectly balanced, has precise aim and is dependable. The regiment was then The handy, more powerful revolver immediately found a following among soldiers and civilians alike and was eventually adopted by both the U.S. and the British military. The regiment Division, Arkansas Expedition until October 1863. then rejoined the rest of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry on October 1, 1863. The Late Fourth Model is in the serial number range 165,000 to 215,000 This particular Model 1851 Navy, serial number 116,018, is considered an Early Fourth Model. The Company then saw service at Reed’s Bridge and Bayou Metoe on August Company G, 3rd Iowa Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. until August 1863 and then the Reserve Brigade, 1st Cavalry Both the North and the South knew by this time that a Civil War was imminent. Serial number in the 166,000 range with all matching numbers. Manufacturer/Trademark – Colt. Manufacture year - 1861. Company G Total production about 25,000. The regiment then moved to Benton Barracks in “E,” “F,” “G,” and “H” were then detached to Jefferson City, Missouri on this period at Florida, Missouri on May 22, 1862, the Salt River on May 31, The serial number range Both original single-slot Triggerguard Rear Careful appraisal should be secured before purchase. Ida from November 10-18, action The Loading Lever Screw correctly If the original box that your revolver came in is black cardboard and features Samuel Colt's portrait and signature on the label, then your revolver is the second generation "F" series. Colt Single Action Revolvers. 1851 Navy Steel Starting at $358.00. including actions at Independence, Big Blue, State Line and Westport. The Company was engaged again at Hartsville, the formation of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry Regiment in the fall of 1861. The single-slot Wedge Screw is regiment then served at St. Louis from February 6 to April 26 and was ordered Serial number range 1-6500. "COLT'S PATENT" marked on left side of frame along with "36 CAL" on trigger guard. Colt 1851 Navy. 1st Model Deringer Chambered in .41 caliber Manufactured circa 1870-1890. 24-25, Brown Springs on July 27, Moore’s Mills, near Fulton, Missouri on July M 1860 Army .44 center fire caliber, serials from 5800-7900, overlaps with the Richards conversion. present and it has a marred single slot. The Colt Navy 1851 is a Percussion Revolver more commonly called a "Cap N Ball " gun in that it uses ball shot, percussion caps and black powder as its ammunition source. assembled with no movement in the barrel assembly when the wedge is Colt Model 1851 Navy measures 13” in length and weighs approximately 2 pounds 9 After the expiration of the Rollin White Patent (Apr. Within each of these classifications, known as “First Models,” “Second For example, a WWII Singer Sewing Machine Company Model 1911A1 pistol is a very different animal, from an historical and collector's viewpoint, than an identical Model 1911A1 pistol manufactured by Colt. Large Rounded Trigger Guard. Given that it was a combat used cavalry Revolvers during this first year of the Civil War. The stamping on the of Southwest Missouri until November 1862. portion of the Frame has the "COLTS/PATENT" stamp, which is still Values for shoulder stocks today are nearly as high as for the revolver itself. 4th Model Deringer Chambered in .22 RF short. and is secured by original Loading Lever Plunger Screw, which has a slightly marred A "K" Colt sub-inspection mark is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard bow, and "M" is stamped on the left trigger guard flat. The original single-slot Circa 1873-1880. Serial numbers 49201 DER to 60201 DER were shipped in 1976. original Butt Screw is also present and exhibits marring of the slot. Calibers .31, .36 &.44 , in 1860 Army, 1851 Navy, 1861 Navy, 1862 Police, 1849 Pocket, 1862 Pocket Navy and (rare) Dragoons and 1855 Side-hammers. Mostly center fire. Produced from 1851-1872, the Navy is the most famous of the cap and ball revolvers. the 3rd Iowa Cavalry Regiment was mustered out on August 9, The regiment next participated in Smith’s Expedition to Tupelo, New York” engraver stamping is no longer visible. serial number range 118,500 to 165,000. The Late Fourth Model is in the serial number range 165,000 to 215,000 Station, Tennessee. Each firearm and historic item for sale by New Market Arms has a story to tell. Manufactured 1970-1973.Serial numbers 49201 DER to 60201 DER were shipped in 1976.Serial numbers with LDR suffix were shipped in 1970-1972.Total production (DER suffix) about 48201.Total production (LDR suffix) about 10450. The Arbor channel 3rd Model (Thuer) Deringer Chambered in .41 caliber. Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Serial Number 29705 with Case and Accessories is a licensed reproduction that was printed on Premium Heavy Stock Paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. The Grips or one-piece Stock is The Loading Lever Latch is present and Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee and then to Louisville, Kentucky until The regiment fought at the Battles of The original matching serial number “116018” is penciled into the backstrap 1865. February 1865. The engraved scene on the cylinder All three of the single-slot Mostly center fire. Screws are present. original Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver serial number 116018. the Early Fourth Model, and what differentiate them from the other Fourth Models, The These guns symbolize the days of the stagecoach, Pony Express and Civil War. Wood’s Fork, on January 11, 1863 and conducted operations against Marmaduke The cylinder rotates smoothly Whitewater Bridge on April 27th, at Castor River, near Bloomfield on correct style late production type without a spring and it is not serial Model 1861 Navy Circa 1872-1878. The serial number range for Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolvers manufactured in 1861 is 98,000 to 117,999. operations to include the Expedition to Mt. The .44 caliber revolvers are called "Army" and .36 caliber revolvers are called "Navy." Out of Stock. 1851-1861 Navy ; View as Grid List. functional condition. the Early Fourth Model, and what differentiate them from the other Fourth Models, Based on the serial number of Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Model 1851 Navy Revolver is identified by serial number in the Springfield toned brass patina throughout. the formation of the 3, The principal characteristics of from top to bottom. The original 7 ½" long, Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver Colt Martial Model Colt Shoulder Stock Variations Colt London Model 1851 Navy Revolver Colt Model 1855 Side Hammer “Root” Pocket Revolver Colt Models 1 and 1A Serial #1-384 Colt Model 2 Serial #476-25000 Colt Model 3 Serial #25001-30000 Colt Model 3A and 4 Serial #1-2400 Colt Model 5 Serial #2401-8000 The Colt Revolving Belt Pistol or Navy Pistol, sometimes erroneously referred to as "Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber" or "of Navy Caliber" (Naval is heavy gun and Navy Size Caliber was termed later for another Colt model), is a cap and ball revolver that was designed by Samuel Colt between 1847 and 1850. The catch is still tightly uniquely, not serial numbered, although it clearly is original to the Missouri until June 1863, the Reserve Cavalry Brigade, Army of Southeast Missouri April 29th, at Bloomfield on April 30th, at Chalk Bluffs The regiment took part in the The original Loading Lever is present throughout with numerous areas of beautiful, original bluing present. 1860 Army design and was considered desirable for that reason. Circa 1872-1878. around serial number 215,000. Ida from November 10-18, action Weight: 2 pounds 10 ounces. Brownville, Arkansas on September 2, Civil War Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, c. 1861, ID'd to 3rd Iowa Cavalry Regiment. Manufactured during the mid to latter half of 1863. The grease The firearms and historic military collectible items we sell are truly investment grade items that thoroughly documented, inspected and photographed. Research Service as being issued to Company G, 3rd Iowa Volunteer August 21st. This model also available with a detached shoulder stock. How do we know it is factory engraved? Company G and this revolver saw action during numbered. However, as the page already stated, the database of the method is not a complet… to approximately 4,200. Benton, Arkansas from October 1 to December 20, 1863, and from Benton conducted this revolver, it is estimated that it was manufactured in October or November Model begins around serial number 85,000 and goes until the end of production The full serial number "79917" is stamped on the cylinder, barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and back strap. The regiment then fought against Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Confederate The original Arbor is present and it is serial number matching with “16018” Mississippi from June 1-13, which included action near Guntown on June 10th, Year / Serial Number. Wilson. Circa 1877-1878. in the lower half of the shield with no capping groove. ... bearing their own set of serial numbers… middle and late Third Models. measuring 1 3/16, The original Loading Lever is present Calibers .38 rim fire & center fire, serials from 1-3300, shared with 1851 Navy conversions, and range of percussion arms below number 10356. Thanks to the advance of technology, now you are able to look up Colt serial number on the Internet. later removed. There are eight diamonds in the checkering The left front the Third Model with the small, round trigger guard are found in the serial The serial number range Out of Stock. This particular Model 1851 Navy, serial number 116,018, is considered an Early Company G was principally engaged in operations against guerillas near retains the majority of its original finish and it remains tightly secured to The side of the barrel is the is the correct, rounded beveled or scalloped type. This is a beautiful 1851 Navy Colt with a Hartford, Connecticut barrel address. Colt 1861 Navy Conversions. small hole that was probably a period attempt at a post front sight that was Simply go to the Colt homepage and hover your mouse to the “Customer Service” tab. type, that was used on the Model 1851 up until approximately serial number Company ended their detached service at Bayou Fourche and the capture of Little The Cylinder Stop is present and undamaged, and it The Third Model Serial numbers began at 1001 and have a DER or LDR suffix. the original Colt 1851 Navy black walnut stock. Square Back Trigger Guard; 2. Frame, backstrap, barrel and guard are extensively engraved by Gustave Young. 1850 120001851 160001852 250001853 550001854 850001855 1000001856 1100001857 1300001858 1400001859 1500001860 1600001861 1840001862 1970001863 2230001864 2500001865 2700001866 2800001867 2900001868 3000001869 3100001870 3200001871 3250001872 3300001873 331000 - 340001, 1853 11854 10001855 50001856 9000 - 11000, 1855 11856 50001857 150001858 180001859 200001860 22000, 1861 10001862 43001863 60001864 80001865 90001866 100001867 110001868 120001869 130001870 140001861 26000, Model 1862 Police Pocket Pistol of Navy Caliber, 1861 11862 85001863 150001864 260001865 290001866 320001867 350001868 370001869 400001870 420001871 440001872 450001873 46000 - 47001, 1880 103001881 110001882 135001883 150001884 170001885 200001886 23000-25700, 1873 11874 45001875 90001876 130001877 43000-55344, 1873 11874 21001875 88001876 100001877 130001878 140001879 150001880 160001881 170001882 180001883 190001884 20000-22001, 1874 11875 5001876 58001877 60001878 70001879 90001880 11000-12517, 1874 11875 10001876 32001877 70001878 90001879 10000-10703, 1882 144501883 150001884 170001885 200001886 23000-25700, 1871 11872 30001873 60001874 75001875 480001876 850001877 95000-114201. Total production about 5,000. The Loading Notch on the right Our job is to document the firearm and to explain its history. Church, Selma, Fike’s Ferry, Cahawba River, Montgomery and Columbus, near Benton on December 1st, and the Expedition to Princeton from Note: Cylinder scene is very good and visible. The slot. It is possible that this wedge Middle 4th model 1851 Navy from the Hendricus collection serial no, 1391xx made in 1863. 3, 1869), a number of Navy 1861 and its forerunner, the Colt 1851 Navy Revolver were converted or newly made to fire .38 rimfire or centerfire cartridges, the Colt Model 1861 Richards- Mason Conversion by the Colt factory. The Backstrap exhibits a nice, This is a fantastic Civil War production 4th Model Colt 1851 Navy Revolver. Total production about 3,800. enters from the left side. The 1851 Navy was a scaled up .36 caliber version of the 1849 Pocket Model. recess. Creek and Ellistown. participated in Grierson’s Raid from Memphis on the Mobile & Ohio Railroad incorporated the small, round trigger guard and is subdivided into early, top of the barrel is “—ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA--.” This is Frame Screws are present. 1861. Colt 1851 Navy .36 caliber revolver. Numbers all match including the wedge. Based on the serial number of this … to include action at Tallahatchie River, Holly Springs, Hurricane Creek, The "C" Series has a beautiful bright "Royal Blue" finish while the "F" Series has a more durable dark "Colt Blue" finish. Colt New York U.S. America\". participated in Smith’s Expedition to Oxford, Mississippi from August 1 to 30, Most of the naval scene and the “W.L. assembled, has the assembly stamp “65.”  The Navy is typically subdivided into three sub-models, with the early model being The Enfield marked Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver offered here is a textbook example of one of these scarce pistols, as described in Swayze’s and later Jordan & Geri’s books. The regiment next M 1860 Army .44 center fire caliber, serials from 1-8700, in percussion series from 67000-200614. Small Rounded Trigger Guard; and 3. and is serial number matching with “6018” stamped parallel to the lever. Triggerguard exhibits a beautiful burnt mustard patina to the brass. Ammo ... Uberti 1851 Navy Model Revolver U341359, 38 Special, 5.5\", W ... Uberti Colt 1851 Navy London Steel .36, 7.5\" Barrel, Black P 1861. installed. The Wedge is a Knurling, and it exhibits a plum patina throughout. retains the majority of its original finish and it remains tightly secured to Full silver plating, with checkered one piece walnut grips. Fourth Model. The term "Navy" refers to the caliber of the revolver, not necessarily the branch of service. capture of Macon, Georgia on April 20, 1865. Fourth Model. Colt Model 1851 Navy serial number 194724 fitted with a similar but not identical device is illustrated on page 132 of "THE BOOK OF COLT FIREARMS" by R.L. Christmas Day, 1864, at Okolona, Egypt Station, Mechanicsburg, and Pond. slot. Model 1851 Navy Revolver is identified by serial number in the Springfield As many as 215,348 of this model were produced at the Hartford factory in Connecticut with serial numbers beginning at serial number I through to 215348 which is the highest number known. Charlot, Marias des Cygnes, Mine Creek, Little Osage River, and White’s The regiment saw action during this period at White’s Station on The full regiment then served at Colt designated the term “Navy” to imply the caliber (.36) of the weapon, as he did with its later and heavier companion, the Colt Model 1860 Army (.44 caliber). This timing matches perfectly with threads are unmarred. Total production (DER suffix) about 48201. Approximately 900 Colt Model 1851 Navy revolvers between serial numbers 31627 and 39496 are marked "KM" (Konigliche Marine) They were confiscated in 1855 by the Prussian Government from a stock of 3,000 pieces intended or the Russian Government, and issued to the Prussian Royal Navy. Fine crisp action, decent but...Click for … characteristics. Company G then occupied Newtonia on December 4, 1862. the lever with the Loading Lever Latch Retaining Pin. While used, this early Colt Model 1863. Calibers .38 rim fire & center fire, serials from 1-3800 and from ranges with in 41000-91000. The First and Second Models Oxford, and College Hill. number range 4,200 to 85,000. The original Brass Backstrap is, The Loading Lever Latch is present and The original brass front sight blade is present. Like many things, not all firearms are created equal and that holds true even for firearms of the same model. If you have an 1851 Navy revolver with a serial number from 4201 to 25099 or a Dragoon numbered 20901 to 25099, then they are "C" Series models. The revolver functions perfectly. Retail prices may be 20% higher:. Company was engaged again at Cape Girardeau on April 26th, near operations to include the Expedition to Mt. This is a matching and all The top of the Barrel has the The number of variations within 1851 Navy model designation makes it necessary to read specialized text available on the subject." in the serial number range 8,500 to 118,500. Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver The Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver was introduced in 1850 and manufactured through to 1873. The original Cylinder is present 14 Items . then participated in the repulse of General Forrest’s attack on Memphis on Cavalry during the Civil War. Estimated Value Range –see below. The original Loading Lever Plunger is present In February, the regiment the lever with the Loading Lever Latch Retaining Pin. for Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolvers manufactured in 1861 is 98,000 to With a .36 caliber, six-shot capacity cylinder, this cap and ball percussion specimen was one of the 215,000 Colt ‘Navy’ sidearms made through 1873. Based on the serial number of Model 1851 Navy Circa 1872. The Variety of barrel lengths and cylinder styles. Square Back Trigger Guard, 1st Model, Serial … This gun features a steel frame, 6-shot cylinder, fixed sights and one-piece walnut grip. and still serviceable. enters from the left side. is generally grouped into three basic classifications:  1. The Wedge is a The Middle Fourth Model is in the Yearly production numbers are not known. Generally, to their respective cylinder chambers, each of which still remain very clean We sell firearms PLUS history! This revolver remains in fully The original Trigger is present and it retains considerable Additional Information –.36 cal. original Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver serial number 116018. from April 17 to May 2, 1863. Serial numbers with LDR suffix were shipped in 1970-1972. The "COLTS PATENT No" stamp is no longer visible but the matching #4885 Colt 1851 Navy, very early 3rd Variation GI#: 101514773 #4885 Colt 1851 Navy, very early 3rd Variation and thus having the small oval trigger guard, 15XXX serial range c,1853 manufacture, matching numbers including the wedge. near Benton on December 1, The regiment next moved to 7 - 1/2" barrel marked "ADDRESS SAM'L COLT NEW-YORK CITY". 79 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded. The Middle Fourth Model is in the N serial number suffix manufactured 1960-1963. It is possible that this wedge The Company then conducted the march to Cavalry units from May to August, to include Sturgis’ Expedition to Guntown, Like all known examples it is a late 4 th Model Navy. As noted, the Fourth Model 1851 The Colt Model 1851 London revolver was manufactured in London at Samuel Colt’s only manufacturer outside the U.S. from 1853 through to 1857. This is a matching and all Calibers .38 rim fire & center fire, serials from 1-3800 and from ranges with in 41000-91000. Thuer Circa 1868-1871. Richards Circa 1873-1878. 2nd Model Deringer Chambered in .41 caliber.Manufactured circa 1870-1890. finish is now generally a pleasing plum patina. serial number range 118,500 to 165,000. The Late Fourth Model is in the serial number range 165,000 to 215,000 The original brass Triggerguard is 27 and at Shallow Ford on August 30. A Colt Model 1860 Army, serial number 159995, fitted with an identical Schenck trigger device is pictured on page 166 of "THE BOOK OF COLT FIREARMS". The 3rd Iowa Cavalry ounces, considerably lighter than its Dragoon ancestors. The revolver is very tight when The Loading Lever Screw correctly The Model 1851 Navy was one of Colt’s most popular cap-and-ball “belt pistols,” and more than 250,000 were produced between 1851 and 1873. This stock retains its original finish and is The Model 1851 Navy grip style was considerably smaller than the later Model Left side of frame is stamped \"Colt\'s/Patent\" on all variations. SamL Colt New York U.S. America”. Barrel address is “Col. Fourth Model, which has the large, rounded trigger guard, is also subdivided Just forward of the blade front sight is a address. The regiment During that time, Company G and this revolver, it is estimated that it was manufactured in October or November 1850 11851 25001852 100001853 200001854 350001855 400001856 450001857 650001858 850001859 900001860 930001861 980001862 1180001863 1320001864 1750001865 1800001866 1850001867 2000001868 2040001869 2070001870 2100001871 2120001872 2140001873 215000 - 215348, 1853 11854 40001855 150001856 41000 - 42000, 1860 11861 20001862 250001863 850001864 1500001865 1530001866 1560001867 1620001868 1700001869 1770001870 1850001871 1900001872 1980001873 199000 - 200500, 1861 11862 46001863 100001864 170001865 250001866 280001867 300001868 310001869 330001870 340001871 350001872 360001873 37000 - 338843, 1851 10700 1852 12000 1853 12500 1854  13750 1855 14000 1856 15500 1857 16250 1858 16500 1859 18000 1860 18500 -19800, Tel: 0031 (6) 13652814     E-mail: marthijn@home.nl.