This very attractive revolver includes a letter from Adams & Adams signed by John J. Adams Sr. that authenticates that he performed the engraving on this 1851 Navy with "Coverage full & 22 Kt. Gold inlay borders & animals & scroll/gold plated trigger guard & back straps/Finish Blue/Grips custom made Burl grips" on January 12, 2013. It has nearly full coverage engraving aside from sections of the loading arm, 2 1/2 inches of the barrel, and the front grip strap. There is gold filled scroll work at the muzzle and breech of the barrel, gold filled borders, and eight gold inlaid animals. The cylinder has the Navy battle scene and is marked "Engraved by W.L. Ormsby New York" just below the gold bordered "COLT'S PATENT No 9067" marking with "ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843" above the battle scene. Adams' signature is located just above the serial number on the bottom of the barrel lug. The trigger guard, butt, and back strap are gold plated and have intricate scroll work throughout and a dog's head at the top of the strap. The top of the barrel has the New York address, and the left side of the frame is marked "COLTS/PATENT". It comes set in a wooden case with red velvet lining that also contains the key and a brass bullet mold for ball or mini-ball bullets marked "5273" with a casehardened plate.

Near new in display case with only light handling/storage marks. The case is very good with some slight stains on the interior and light scratches on the wood. The bullet mold is near new.