Manufactured in 1853, this Model 1851 Navy revolver features factory floral scroll engraving covering the sides of the barrel lug and loading lever, bottom of the loading lever, rear upper barrel flats, muzzle end of the barrel, frame, hammer sides, trigger guard bow and backstrap. The engraving on the front sides of the frame has a lined or matte background. The hammer has a fish scale motif on the top edge. The top barrel flat is marked "ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON" flanked by arrows, the left side of the frame has "COLTS PATENT" engraved in a banner, and the cylinder is roll engraved with the Texas naval battle scene. The left side of the barrel lug is marked with the British crown over "V" and "GP" proof marks. The two crown proofs are also marked on the rear of the cylinder alternating between the nipples. The complete serial number "23606" is marked on the loading lever, cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap with the punch dot below the latter four designating special finish or factory engraving. Post brass front and hammer notch rear sights, blue barrel and cylinder, silver plated iron trigger guard and back strap and casehardened remaining surfaces. Fitted with a smooth one-piece burl walnut grip. Complete in a mahogany case with royal blue velvet lining and divided into seven compartments. The outside of the lid has an inset round brass plaque, and the inside of the lid has the paper directions for loading and cleaning label affixed. The case contains an iron cleaning rod, extra mainspring, a screwdriver/nipple wrench, blue iron bullet mold marked "COLT'S/PATENT", Eley Bros cap tintwo original unopened boxes of 6 Colt combustible envelope cartridges, a bag shaped Dixon flask, oiler and several lead bullets. Provenance: The Will Hoffeld Collection; The Norm Vegely Collection