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Original Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Calibre Percussion Revolver – Matching Numbers
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Original Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Calibre Percussion Revolver – Matching Numbers

19th century
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An original 19th-century Colt Model 1851 Navy six-shot percussion revolver in .36 calibre, bearing the New York barrel address and matching serial numbers throughout, numbered 156355.

Featuring an octagonal barrel, under-barrel loading lever, steel frame and one-piece walnut grip.

The cylinder bears Victorian proof marks, although the original engraved naval battle scene is no longer visible.

The metalwork displays an attractive, naturally aged grey patina, with surface wear consistent with age and use. The walnut grip retains a rich, dark colour with signs of handling.

A classic example of the Colt Navy revolver, one of the most recognisable American firearms of the 19th century.

Maker: Colt

Model: 1851 Navy

Calibre: .36

Serial Number: 156355 – matching throughout

Physical Dimensions
Width
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Colt 1851 Navy Revolver to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235187
Dealers Internal Reference
C3075
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An original 19th-century Colt Model 1851 Navy six-shot percussion revolver in .
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36 calibre, bearing the New York barrel address and matching serial numbers throughout, numbered 156355.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

Featuring an octagonal barrel, under-barrel loading lever, steel frame and one-piece walnut grip.

fig 1. An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip.
fig 1. Original Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Calibre Percussion Revolver – Matching Numbers

The cylinder bears Victorian proof marks, although the original engraved naval battle scene is no longer visible.

The metalwork displays an attractive, naturally aged grey patina, with surface wear consistent with age and use. The walnut grip retains a rich, dark colour with signs of handling.

A classic example of the Colt Navy revolver, one of the most recognisable American firearms of the 19th century.

Maker: Colt

Model: 1851 Navy

Calibre: .36

Serial Number: 156355 – matching throughout

Width
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Colt 1851 Navy Revolver to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235187
Dealers Internal Ref
C3075
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip.

Original Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Calibre Percussion Revolver – Matching Numbers

Archive II An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip. View II
Archive III An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip. View III
Archive IV An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip. View IV
Archive V An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip. View V
Archive VI An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip. View VI
Archive VII An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip. View VIII
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An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip.
Original Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Calibre Percussion Revolver – Matching Numbers
Ref: SA1235187
An antique Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver featuring a grey steel frame, an octagonal barrel, a six-shot cylinder, and a dark walnut grip.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectAntique Firearms
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMid-19th Century American
  • MaterialSteel, Walnut
  • ColourSteel Grey
  • MotifsOctagonal barrel, Rotating six-shot cylinder, Smoothed walnut grip, Single-action hammer
  • SizeW 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Designed by Samuel Colt between 1847 and 1850, the Colt Model 1851 Navy is a cap and ball .36 calibre percussion revolver manufactured until 1873. It was widely used during mid-19th-century conflicts and became a standard sidearm for military officers and civilians alike.

These revolvers were constructed using a forged steel frame, cylinder, and octagonal barrel, paired with a brass or iron trigger guard and a carved walnut wood grip.

Authentic examples feature a distinctive octagonal barrel, matching serial numbers stamped across the frame, cylinder, and barrel lug, alongside specific manufacturer barrel lines and cylinder roll-engraved markings.

Antique firearms are commonly displayed in bespoke glass cases, on custom brass stands, or wall-mounted within shadow frames. Positioning such an item on a study desk or bookshelf provides a historical focal point.

To prevent surface oxidisation, store the item in a humidity-controlled environment. Periodically apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax or gun oil to protect the steel, and treat the walnut grip with conservation-grade wood polish.
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