Mell What caliber was the COLT 1851 NAVY?
.36 cal
The Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber (i.e., . 36 cal), later known as the Colt 1851 Navy or Navy Revolver, is a cap and ball revolver that was designed by Samuel Colt between 1847 and 18501.
Where was the COLT 1851 NAVY revolver made?
Hartford
Colt 1851 Navy Revolver
| 1851 Colt Revolving Navy Pistol | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Conn. |
| Produced | 1851–1873 |
| No. built | 272,000 |
| Variants | Squareback trigger guard Navy, serial number 1 – c. 4200 |
When did the Colt Model 1851 Navy come out?
The Model 1851 Navy was Colt’s most popular percussion revolver. Nearly a quarter million of the iconic.36 caliber six-shot model were produced between 1850 and 1873. The term “Navy” refers to the caliber of the revolver, not necessarily the branch of service.
What was the name of the 1851 Navy revolver?
Ken, When the 1851 Navy was introduced, .44 Colts were much larger, heavier, had round barrels, and were called Dragoon revolver. Dragoons were soldiers who rode horses into battle, but were expected to fight on foot like infantry soldiers.
What kind of Revolver is a Samuel Colt?
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Where was the colt 36 caliber Navy made?
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