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Title |
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver |
Collection |
General Weapons Collection |
Catalog Number |
0105 |
Description |
Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver .36 caliber; factory engraved; carved ivory grips with perched eagle on left side; silver plated brass grip frame and trigger guard; steel frame and octagonal barrel; naval engagement scene on cylinder. Block print engraving on back strap reads "W.A.B." Fore strap shows illegible words engraved in cursive (perhaps a year - an "8" is visible and a "6" in what looks like a more modern hand). Small face engraved on barrel in front of pin, and wolf head on the hammer. The engraving is believed to be the work of Colt contractor Gustave Young (c.1852 - c.1869), who is known to have engraved animal and human faces. SN 99620 |
Date |
1861 |
Artist |
Colts Patent Arms Manufacturing Company |
Maker |
Colts Patent Arms Manufacturing Company |
People |
deGraffenried, Gaines |
Search Terms |
Colts Patent Arms Manufacturing Company Museum Highlights |
Credit line |
Museum Collection |
Additional Information |
Historic Article About 1851 Colt Navy |