This fine Model 1851 Navy Colt has been handled and has a few small marks in the charcoal blue finish on the barrel near the muzzle. Known as the Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, the term "Navy" indicates that it is .36 caliber. In all actuality, the U. S. Army bought more of the 1851 Navy Model revolvers than the U. S. Navy purchased. Notice the color case hardened steel frame. Unlike less costly revolvers made with a brass frame, this revolver has the rugged steel frame, and will handle full loads for years, without the tendency to stretch, which can be a problem with brass frame revolvers when they are abused.

After firing this nice revolver. Disassembly for cleaning is easy. Drive the wedge key out of the barrel, using our #TOOL-KEY-B 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. Replace the nipples with six (6) of our #PTC-PI nipples, using 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 hot water, and apply oil. Apply a touch of #BC-CTL 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.

Our top view shows the 7-1/2" blued octagon barrel, which has a few small handling marks near the muzzle. The top of the barrel is stamped -Address Cimmeron Fredericksburg, Texas-. 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 elegant appearance is the result of the Charcoal Blue finish applied by Aldo Uberti & Company. Not quite as durable as hot tank chemical blue, this so called "temper blue" or "fire blue" is beautiful.

Our bottom view shows the color case hardened loading lever, and the polished and engraved brass triggerguard and grip strap. On the barrel, hidden by the loading lever, the factory markings CAL. 36 BLACK POWDER ONLY - A. UBERTI, ITALY can be found. The cylinder is factory roll engraved with a Naval battle scene, as found on the original Colt 1851 Navy revolver. Additional engraved flowers are found between the nipples of each cylinder. The faux ivory grips are neatly fitted.

A very nicely decorated and fire blued finished percussion revolver. 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.