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 This exceptional example has rich blue finish on the barrel, bright and vivid casehardened finish and fine varnished grips. The Colt Model 1861 is considered by many to be one of the most attractive of the Colt percussion revolvers.
  Collector’s Fact
Colt Model 1861 Navy revolvers are extremely rare compared to other Colt percussion revolvers, with only 38,843 produced. Over 200,500 Colt Model 1860 Army revolvers and approximately 272,000 Model 1851 Navy revolvers were manufactured.
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