This attractive Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver was manufactured in 1873, the final year of production for this model revolver. The revolver has a full-nickel plated finish and is fitted with an ivory grip. The cylinder is roll-engraved with the Texas navy battle scene and "COLTS PATENT No.". The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-". The left side of the frame is marked: "COLTS/PATENT" in two lines. "36CAL" is stamped on the left shoulder of the trigger guard, The full serial number, "37705" is located on the bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard and backstrap. The partial serial number "7705" is stamped on the cylinder arbor pin. There is no serial number on the cylinder or wedge. (This does not surprise the writer due to the late production of this revolver). The hammer has a bordered and knurled spur. Although widely considered to be the best designed of all Colt percussion arms only 38,843 Model 1861 Navy Revolvers were manufactured between 1861 and 1873.

Excellent. The revolver retains 90% plus of the original nickel-plated finish. There is flaking and flash pitting on the sides of the hammer and in the hammer well and on the rear face of the frame. The rear face of the cylinder is battered and the percussion nipples have moderate to heavy flash pitting. There is moderate to heavy flash pitting on the face of the cylinder. The cylinder has all of the roll-engraved naval scene. The edges of the trigger guard have some finish wear. There are a number of shallow dents on the bottom of the trigger guard. The barrel and frame makings are sharp. The ivory grip is in very good condition with a attractive patina and minimum age shrinkage. There is a small chip in the lower front edge of the right side of the grip and some hairline age cracks on the butt. The action is tight and functions well. This is an excellent example of a scarce, late production Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver with nickel-plated finish and ivory grip.