What was the serial number on the Colt 1851?

On the weapon pictured, it is the last 4 digits, “5685”, of the serial number “175685”. On revolvers made in or after 1860, the caliber marking ” 36 CAL” is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard to the rear. This was done concurrent with the issuance of the 1860, .44 caliber “Army” revolver.

When was the first Colt Navy revolver made?

First of all the Navy revolver was not introduced in 1851 but in 1850 with the today so called 1849 Pocket revolvers. In fact the design was ready as early as 1847, but the company was overwhelmed with the .44 cal orders, so did not have capacity to start production. Colt did not have a separate patent for this revolver.

How many shots does a Colt Navy 1851 shoot?

The Colt Navy 1851 has quite an appealing look and feel to it, it was a well made gun and in the right hands it was very accurate. Recent controlled tests have shown that this revolver was capable of putting three shots into a 3inch group at 25 yards.

What kind of trigger guard does a middle third Colt have?

The MIDDLE THIRD MODEL has the small, round, brass trigger guard, brass back strap, V-loading lever, thick barrel lug, and the screw is over the wedge. The loading lever screw enters from the left side as do all the exterior screws, and the barrel lug was increased in size from 5/16” to 7/16.”

What was the serial number of the colt Fluck?

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What is the serial number of a Colt 38?

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What was the serial number of the 1851 Navy?