This revolver was manufactured in 1861. The Colt Model 1851 Navy was the second most popular Colt percussion revolver manufactured. "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA.-" barrel address, brass cone front sight, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left of the frame, the Texas naval cylinder scene, and all matching visible serial numbers on the loading lever, wedge, cylinder, cylinder pin, barrel, frame, trigger guard and back strap. Includes a Civil War era military pattern leather flap holster maker marked "E. GAYLORD/CHICOPEE, MASS." on the rear.

Very good plus, smooth gray and brown patina on the iron with scattered freckling and light pitting, 60% original silver plating on the brass grip frame, strong traces of original case colors on the hammer, and a lightly worn cylinder scene. Broken/partly absent wedge retaining spring. Grip is fine with much of the original varnish, some wear marks, light scratches and dents, and defined edges. Mechanically functions, but the cylinder timing is slightly off. Holster is good with mild age related wear, dry cracking, and absent bottom.