The Colt Model 1851 Navy is one of the most iconic of all American firearms and was Colt's second most popular military service percussion revolver and second only to the Model 1849 Pocket in terms of the numbers manufactured. Buffalo Bill Cody famously used this model as did many other American folk heroes of the mid and late 19th century. This revolver was manufactured in 1867 and feature a cone front sight, "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-" on top of the barrel, "COLTS/PATENT" on the left side of the frame, "36 CAL" on the left side of the trigger guard, the standard Battle of Campeche cylinder scene, and matching serial numbers (loading lever not numbered). Herb Glass notes that this revolver is "completely original, unused, and probably unfired with some fading of original finish due to improper storage."

Exceptionally fine with 80% original bright case colors, 75% plus of the original blue finish with the loss due to flaking rather than wear, 60% original silver plating, aged patinas on the exposed brass and silver, and light oxidation. Most of the cylinder pins remain. The grip is excellent and has strong original varnish, minor edge wear, and a few slight marks and scratches. Mechanically excellent.