This fine Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver was manufactured in 1860 and has an arrowhead style "dash" suffix stamped above and below the main serial numbers used to indicate a special order grip like the one found on this revolver. The one-piece factory checkered grip also has the matching partial serial number properly handwritten in black ink in the back strap mortise. "C.L. Chase/Q.M.38th Regt. O.V.U.S.A." is inscribed on the butt. It may have been special ordered this way by or for the individual whose name is inscribed on the butt. The likely individual on the inscription is Converse L. Chase of the 38th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, located in the Civil War soldiers database at the time of writing. An official roster lists Converse L. Chase as the "R.Q.M." (Regimental Quartermaster) and states "Appointed Sept. 10, 1861; resigned March 12, 1862." The 38th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in September 1st, 1861 at Defiance, Ohio, and were mustered out July 12th, 1865 after involvement in numerous battles throughout the Civil War. This revolver has a silver plated brass grip frame, a dovetail mounted blade front sight, hammer nose rear sight, three-screw frame and percussion cut-out without a capping groove. The top barrel flat is marked "-ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT.-", with "COLTS/PATENT/U.S." marked on the left side of the frame. The cylinder is roll engraved with the Naval Battle of Campeche scene. All matching visible serial numbers marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, cylinder pin, loading lever, wedge and handwritten in black ink inside the grip mortise. Small one letter inspection marks on various parts. Includes a period unmarked brown leather holster. Provenance: The Floyd Everhart Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish concentrated on the barrel with scattered mild freckling, mostly smooth gray patina on the cylinder and frame, some scattered light flash pitting, 75% original silver finish, with a defined cylinder scene, inscription and markings in the metal overall. The special order grip is very fine with some light handling marks and age related wear, and defined checkering. Mechanically fine. The holster is fine with light age related wear. This attractive 38th Ohio Volunteers inscribed Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver with special order grip and holster would make a fine addition to any Civil War arms collection!