Wild Bill Hickok was one of the greatest gunmen of the American West. He was named the "Prince of Pistoleers" and is one of the most legendary Americans ever to carry a firearm. This 1851 Colt Navy Wild Bill Hickok Commemorative Revolver was offered by The American Historical Foundation as a limited run of 500. This revolver is hand engraved and nickel plated. The frame, barrel, loading leaver, triggerguard, backstrap and hammer are hand engraved with scroll designs. The faux ivory grips have an eagle over a shield, with a "Liberty" banner. The backstrap is engraved J.B. Hickok 1869 and the trigger bow is engraved JBH 263. The revolver appears as-new with no marks from cleaning or disassembly. It comes in a green velvet lined wooden presentation case with glass lid.

The engraved barrel is nickel plated with scrolls on the rear end, and a border around the muzzle end. The barrel is unmarked on visible surfaces, except for the bottom flat, which is stamped Cal .36 Black Powder Only - A. Uberti Italy . A pointed brass bead front sight is mounted near the muzzle. A notch in the hammer, serves as a rear sight. The notch in the hammer is small, for those who prefer a fine sight picture. The cylinder is factory roll engraved with a Naval battle scene, as found on the original Colt 1851 Navy revolver. The cylinder does not show any signs of being rotated. Our bottom view shows the nickel plated loading lever, wedge key, triggerguard and grip strap. The faux ivory grips are sculpted with a bold American eagle and the word "Liberty" below it. The inscription J.B. Hickok 1869 is inscribed on the backstrap, just like on Wild Bill Hickok's original pistol.

If you decide to shoot this revolver, the factory recommends a .375" diameter round ball. We recommend our .380" diameter round ball #BALL-380-X for best compression. You may need to slightly chamfer the chamber mouths. If your revolver shaves lead, slightly polish each chamber mouth with fine emery and a marble, until the ball seats fully, compressing the lead instead of shearing it.

Disassembly for cleaning is easy. Drive the wedge key out of the barrel, using our brass wedge key punch. Slide off the barrel, and cylinder. Wipe down the frame and grip, but avoid disassembly. It is wise to completely strip and clean the action about once per year, using a well fitted screwdriver made to fit the small screws. Remove the nipples with our #NW-140 nipple wrench, and wash the barrel, nipples, and cylinder with a bottle brush, in hot soapy water. Dry the parts with a cloth, or rinse them in boiling water, and apply oil. Apply a touch of Birchwood Casey's Choke Tube Lubricant to the threads of the nipples, before re-installing them. This anti-seize will prevent the nipples from becoming stuck, a real problem with neglected revolvers.

The wooden presentation case is lined with green velvet. The case measures 16-1/2" long, 9-5/8" wide, and 3-1/4" tall, and features a locking glass lid. The key is included. The identification plaque reads The Wild Bill Hickok Commemorative Revolver / Limited Edition / Issued by / The American Historical Foundation / Ashland, Virgina.

This cased presentation percussion revolver is offered in unfired condition. It will be a great display piece for your office or gun room, and is sure to be a conversation starter. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique